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Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver to Introduce Resolution Urging Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) plans to introduce a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges.
Voters Restore Funding to Michigan Library Targeted by National Movement to Ban LGBTQ+ Content
Lovers of free speech and books are rejoicing this week after voters in West Michigan sent a clear message to far-right book banners. In a heartening turn of [...]Read more about Voters Restore Funding to Michigan Library Targeted by National Movement to Ban LGBTQ+ Content
'Bargain Block' Real Estate Expert Talks LGBTQ+ Allyship and 'Love at First Sight' for Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas — Her Chosen Family
A lifetime Detroiter, Shea Hicks Whitfield is the third member of the superhero team on HGTV’s "Bargain Block." For three seasons now, the real estate [...]Read more about 'Bargain Block' Real Estate Expert Talks LGBTQ+ Allyship and 'Love at First Sight' for Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas — Her Chosen Family
A Tale of Two LGBTQ+ Murders in Michigan: Who Killed Dr. Devon Hoover and Ashia Davis?
As 2023 draws to a close, the murders of two LGBTQ+ community members from the Detroit area officially remain unsolved, although a resolution appears closer in [...]Read more about A Tale of Two LGBTQ+ Murders in Michigan: Who Killed Dr. Devon Hoover and Ashia Davis?
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A Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Students in Michigan Schools Is Running Out of Money
For 25 years, the Michigan LGBTQ+ Students Project has worked to make schools safer for the state's LGBTQ+ youth, at a moment when many of those students [...]Read more about A Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Students in Michigan Schools Is Running Out of Money
El-Sayed Turns Tables on Watters in Fiery Fox News Clash Over Trans Healthcare
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed used an unlikely question to expose what he called conservative hypocrisy on medical decisions for minors, [...]Read more about El-Sayed Turns Tables on Watters in Fiery Fox News Clash Over Trans Healthcare
$360,000 and Counting: School Districts Are Spending Big Bucks to Fight Anti-Trans Lawsuits
This story first appeared on Uncloseted Media. Editor's note: As a fellow queer independent outlet, we admire the kind of deep, sustained journalism [...]Read more about $360,000 and Counting: School Districts Are Spending Big Bucks to Fight Anti-Trans Lawsuits
Christian Styles, Metro Detroit Adult Performer, Dies at 29
Christian Styles, a gay adult performer and content creator with Michigan roots, has died at 29. His family confirmed his death in an obituary stating he passed [...]Read more about Christian Styles, Metro Detroit Adult Performer, Dies at 29
Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here's How.
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.Editor's note: Uncloseted Media is one of a growing number of independent, queer-led newsrooms [...]Read more about Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here's How.
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Entrapment Standard After Stings Targeted LGBTQ+ Men
The Michigan Supreme Court has issued its opinion in People v. Jade, a ruling that reshapes how courts across the state must evaluate entrapment claims arising [...]Read more about Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Entrapment Standard After Stings Targeted LGBTQ+ Men
When Sufjan Stevens Finally Came Out, He Broke Our Hearts
For two decades, curious queer fans of the enigmatic indie singer-songwriter (and Detroit-born and Michigan-raised) Sufjan Stevens have pored over his equally [...]Read more about When Sufjan Stevens Finally Came Out, He Broke Our Hearts
The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Online Dating
This article is courtesy of Philadelphia Gay News as part of a shared media partnership related to The LGBTQ+ History Project.From casual hook-ups to [...]Read more about The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Online Dating
Amid Unspeakable Violence in Israel, Silence Isn't An Option
Most mornings, we wake from our dreams. But on Oct. 7, Israelis and all who support them awoke to a nightmare.
Queer Things to Do: See ‘Company,' Let Loose at Dance Church, Spend Time with David Sedaris
It’s time to whip out that planner and pencil in some unique, queer-charged local events for the coming weeks. From a Broadway show (“Company” at the Fisher) to [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: See ‘Company,' Let Loose at Dance Church, Spend Time with David Sedaris
Tell Me More: What Is the ‘Weight Loss Wonder Drug’ Semaglutide All About?
For decades, doctors and scientists have been steadfast in their insistence that there is no “magic pill” for weight loss, so it’s hard not to be skeptical [...]Read more about Tell Me More: What Is the ‘Weight Loss Wonder Drug’ Semaglutide All About?
Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
This article is part of the News is Out “Out and Aging” series, made possible with support from AARP.Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
Can a Queer, Non-Muslim Candidate Bridge the Divide Within Hamtramck’s All-Muslim City Council?
Lynn Blasey will certainly try — one cup of tea at a time.
Michigan LGBTQ+ Advocates Working to Dismantle ‘Gay Panic’ Criminal Defense
In a move that Michigan LGBTQ+ advocates say is long overdue, the Democrat-led Michigan legislature is moving forward on HB 4718, a bill that would eliminate [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Advocates Working to Dismantle ‘Gay Panic’ Criminal Defense
It’s Almost Mariah Carey Season as Singing Legend Announces Upcoming Christmas Show in Detroit
The Queen of Christmas will bring festive moments to the Fox Theatre on Dec. 1.
Jonathan Van Ness Takes a Whirlwind Tour Educating Transphobes on the Realties of Women in Sports
Jonathan Van Ness, beauty influencer, entrepreneur, amateur gymnast, star of Netflix's “Queer Eye” and all-around fantastic human being, has been putting [...]Read more about Jonathan Van Ness Takes a Whirlwind Tour Educating Transphobes on the Realties of Women in Sports
Queer Things to Do: Get in One More Pride Fest, See Gina Chavez and Renée Fleming, Help Launch a New Queer Book
Now that the “Barbie” hoopla has passed, you can seek out queer energy in new places. Just kidding — it’s time to sort out your Barbiecore Halloween costume.
The Global Destinations That Inspire 'Bargain Block' Couple Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas
How the French countryside to the beaches of L.A. influence Detroit starter-home renos.
From Homeless Michigan Teen to City Commission Candidate: Spencer Calhoun’s Ultimate Comeback Story
The 20-year-old union organizer wants to be a voice for the people.
Michigan Trailblazer Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to Be Honored with Statue in Ann Arbor
Statue to be unveiled during the city’s bicentennial celebration in 2024.
Queer Icon John Waters, Self-Proclaimed ‘Filth Elder,’ Receives Much-Deserved Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
John Waters, pioneering DIY filmmaker, author, fashion icon and self-proclaimed “filth elder," was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [...]Read more about Queer Icon John Waters, Self-Proclaimed ‘Filth Elder,’ Receives Much-Deserved Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Alexander Skarsgård Enjoys a Gay Old Time at Gay Club and We're Here For It
Sweden is just bragging at this point with its universal healthcare and random Skarsgård sightings.
When Garnet Lewis Was Targeted By Small-Town Extremists, the Saugatuck City Councilmember Fought Back
Clerical error cost Lewis thousands in legal fees and left her with a criminal record.
Anti-Pornography U.S. Rep Gives Live Sex Performance at Children's Theater Show
When the literal news is more pornographic than the books Moms for Liberty wants to ban
Remember When Joe Jonas Accidentally Visited a Gay Club? Pride Source Remembers
It’s time to focus on a more lighthearted Joe Jonas moment.
Pink Delivers Harsh Clapback to Online Troll — But Was Her Response Transphobic?
Some in the queer community have taken offense to the LGBTQ+ ally's clapback.
Seven HIV/AIDS Activists Arrested Inside Kevin McCarthy’s Office
U.S. Capitol Police on Monday arrested seven HIV/AIDS activists who refused to leave House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)’s office in the Rayburn House
Chasten Buttigieg and Book Reviewer Battle It Out in War of Words
"Leave my kids out of it," Buttigieg tells queer writer Yasmin Nair
How Exactly Does This New Take on 'Madame Butterfly' Conjure Madonna and Björk?
This October, an exciting new collaboration sheds a new light on Puccini’s classic opera “Madame Butterfly.” The Detroit Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Pittsburgh [...]Read more about How Exactly Does This New Take on 'Madame Butterfly' Conjure Madonna and Björk?
Female Conductors Are Rare — But They Were Almost Unheard of When Nan Washburn Got Her Start 25 Years Ago
Washburn reflects on what's changed since she first arrived in Plymouth
'GMA' Anchor Robin Roberts Ties the Knot with Longtime Girlfriend
“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts and longtime partner Amber Laign have made it official, tying the knot on Sept. 8 in a small ceremony in the [...]Read more about 'GMA' Anchor Robin Roberts Ties the Knot with Longtime Girlfriend
The Black, Gay ‘Michelangelo of Detroit’ Finally Gets His Own Show
Out before the Civil Rights Era, LeRoy Foster created a mural that Detroiters see every day.
Out Gay Wrestler Anthony Bowens Keeps Winning — This Time at the Biggest Pro-Wrestling Event
It was, according to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the biggest World Championship event in pro wrestling history. It happened this past weekend at London’s famed
Country Star Ty Herndon Marries Boyfriend Eric Schwartz At Outdoor Wedding in Tennessee
Country music star Ty Herndon, 61, just tied the knot with Alex Schwartz before a crowd of 300 on a farm in Chapmansboro, just outside Nashville. The ceremony, [...]Read more about Country Star Ty Herndon Marries Boyfriend Eric Schwartz At Outdoor Wedding in Tennessee
New State Budget Includes Unprecedented $10 Million Grant to Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
For the first time ever, the recently passed and signed 2023-2024 state budget will include an investment to address LGBTQ+ health disparities
It’s a Very FAFO Mood Online for Traverse City Salon Owner Who Told Trans Clients to Go to Pet Groomer
A small hair salon in quiet Traverse City has been putting Michigan in the news for all the wrong reasons, and the internet has big feelings about the whole [...]Read more about It’s a Very FAFO Mood Online for Traverse City Salon Owner Who Told Trans Clients to Go to Pet Groomer
In 303 Creative Ruling, SCOTUS Marks ‘Gays and Lesbians for Second-Class Status’
Christopher Kane | Washington BladeCourtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority on Friday ruled in favor [...]Read more about In 303 Creative Ruling, SCOTUS Marks ‘Gays and Lesbians for Second-Class Status’
Nonbinary Detroiter Chef Cooks Up Success at Freya
For Phoebe Zimmerman, the charming, tattoo-covered chef de cuisine at Freya, cooking isn't just about skill — it's about connection, too. Both aspects [...]Read more about Nonbinary Detroiter Chef Cooks Up Success at Freya
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Considers Intersectionality, Justice as New Leader Set to Step Up
After serving as pastor of Episcopal Church of the Incarnation for 36 years, Reverend Joe Summers, an outspoken ally of the LGBTQ+ community, is retiring. [...]Read more about Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Considers Intersectionality, Justice as New Leader Set to Step Up
This Pansexual Artist Makes Pretty Paraphernalia for Smoking Pot
Weed smoke and queer folk came together at Ferndale Pride this year. The smell of marijuana was in the air, and many local dispensaries handed out goodies and [...]Read more about This Pansexual Artist Makes Pretty Paraphernalia for Smoking Pot
Queer Kalamazoo Author Samantha Irby Will Never Give Up on Her Best Pal, TV
As I tore through a used library copy of Samantha Irby’s 2017 bestselling collection of essays, “We Are Never Meeting in Real Life,” in one sitting, I felt a [...]Read more about Queer Kalamazoo Author Samantha Irby Will Never Give Up on Her Best Pal, TV
Petals Sandcastle on Tripping, Radical Acceptance and Shattering the Binary
Petals Sandcastle, founder and CEO of Ann Arbor’s Express Your Yes and NOW Studios, has had a very busy 2023 so far. In between traveling around the continent, [...]Read more about Petals Sandcastle on Tripping, Radical Acceptance and Shattering the Binary
