Chasten Buttigieg Slams Transphobic Michigan Salon Owner From His Hometown
The Buttigieg family lives in Traverse City, where the owner of a local salon banned transgender and queer customers.
July 13, 2023
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Signs Michigan's LGBTQ+ Protections Into Law
Michigan activists have been trying to add these protections to the state's civil rights law for 40 years.
March 16, 2023
On 'Gaydar Show,' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proves she's a fierce ally
The governor excels at naming LGBTQ+ celebrities, standing up for trans people, and more.
June 28, 2025
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.
December 1, 2023
Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign
“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.
March 8, 2023
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.
June 11, 2024
Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24, 2024
Michigan Man Arrested Who Allegedly Said He Wanted to Kill LGBTQ+ People
He was arrested and charged with illegal firearms possession after he allegedly threatened President Joe Biden and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
March 11, 2023
Michigan Gov. Bans State and Federal Funding for Conversion Therapy
LGBTQ+ rights groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's action is an important first step toward assuring young prople aren't subjected to the harmful practice.
June 14, 2021
Michigan governor signs act to decriminalize paid surrogacy contracts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer described the act as a “package of common sense,” at an event in Royal Oak, Michigan. “It’s to protect families born under IVF, and to ensure LGBTQ plus parents are treated equally.”
April 2, 2024
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.
January 27, 2025
Michigan Senate Passes Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bills now await the approval of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
June 29, 2023
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."
October 23, 2024
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors
It's the 22nd state to do so.
July 26, 2023
Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel, out gay and lesbian politicians, lead in early Senate poll
Out gay former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and out lesbian Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are Michigan's leading candidates in an early U.S. Senate primary poll.
February 10, 2025
Harris campaign, others call out Trump for holding events in towns with racist histories
Donald Trump has had rallies in some communities that were once "sundown towns" — where Blacks were warned to stay away after sunset.
September 4, 2024
Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality
State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.
February 25, 2025
Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level
It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.
January 30, 2024
Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Trans-Supportive Parents
Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.
October 14, 2022
Harris's VP pick? Jared Polis says if she needs ‘a 49-year-old balding gay Jew,’ he’d take the call
Everyone wants to know who her running mate will be.
July 22, 2024
Michigan Salon Owner Refuses to Serve LGBTQ+ Community Because of ‘Pedophiles’
She says because she believes that the “+” indicates “pedophiles,” she’s refusing to serve the “TQ+” community.
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July 11, 2023