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Pete Buttigieg eyeing potential Michigan U.S. Senate race

The gay Democratic star is weighing multiple options for his family’s future.

Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'

House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.

Michigan teen sentenced for 'execution-style' killing of Black trans woman Ashia Davis

Ashia Davis was found dead in a Highland Park hotel in 2023.

Michigan man pleads guilty to plotting mass casualty events targeting gay people

"He intended to commit mass shootings at two locations – destroying countless lives and devastating our community – all because of his fanatical hatred for gay people," one prosecutor said.

Democrats eye Pete Buttigieg for potential run for Michigan governor

The gay former South Bend mayor, presidential candidate and U.S. Transportation Secretary, who lives in Michigan, has remained mum about his future plans.

Michigan Republican calls for making marriage equality 'illegal again'

State Rep. Josh Schriver unleashed a firestorm of controversy on social media.

Pete Buttigieg debates 25 undecided Michigan voters on why Kamala Harris is better (and wins)

"Americans will have more rights and freedoms under a Harris/Walz Administration," the Secretary of Transportation said on a new Jubilee episode.

Michigan church fires beloved music director of 34 years over same-sex marriage

Many of the parishioners are outraged.

Michigan man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill 'LGBT freaks'

Randall Robert Berka II, 31, was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for a comment he made on his YouTube account called "@killthefeds420."

In Michigan, three queer local candidates are fighting for better water and better accountability

Sixty-three miles south of Flint, Lodi also has water troubles, and that’s the agenda for three of the township’s candidates.

Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'

Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will always 'fight like hell' to protect LGBTQ+ rights (exclusive)

The governor of Michigan tells The Advocate about her efforts to defend vital LGBTQ+ services, and warns about the dangers of a second Trump term.

'Written in the Stars:' University of Michigan hosts 'Pride Prom' for LGBTQ+ students

The event was aimed at LGBTQ+ students who "maybe didn’t have the best experience at their high school prom," according to an organizer.

He was fired for officiating a queer wedding. Here's how he's fighting back

Joseph Kuilema lost his job with Calvin University after officiating a queer couple's wedding. He's disgusted that the school discriminates in the name of God.

Chasten Buttigieg takes on anti-trans bullies during Michigan State University lecture

The educator and father advocated for transgender kids like Nex Benedict to be able to go to school without being bullied.

Michigan transgender man Jean Butchart shot and killed in series of attacks

The suspect is accused of attacking two other people as well.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission

Designed to represent a diverse community, the commission will advise Whitmer on a variety of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

This Former Teacher Became a Target of Libs of TikTok After Posting About LGBTQ+ Books

A Michigan educator's post about banned books prompted vitriol after Libs of TikTok targets her and her former school district.

​Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to be Honored in Michigan

The statue’s dedication it timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her historic election.

Michigan Homophobic Farmer Wins Lawsuit Against City

A federal judge finds East Lansing improperly denied the farmer’s participation in a local farmers market.