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 2:16 PM
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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 10:08 AM
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 01 2023 4:41 PM
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors
It's the 22nd state to do so.
July 26 2023 7:30 PM
Michigan AG: Salon Owner's Refusal of Service to Transgender Clients Unacceptable
Many legal experts agree with the out official.
July 12 2023 1:24 PM
Michigan Senate Passes Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bills now await the approval of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
June 29 2023 6:10 PM
Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.
June 27 2023 11:35 AM
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 7:27 PM
Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign
“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.
March 08 2023 5:56 PM