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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Buttigieg tells Maddow that Harris will ‘make a choice that makes sense to her’ when it comes to VP pick
Rachel Maddow asked him whether he would be open to serving as vice president.
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Watch Pete Buttigieg fight back happy tears discussing life with husband Chasten and twins
The U.S. Transportation secretary got choked up talking about his relationship with his husband as well as what it's like being a dad.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will always 'fight like hell' to protect LGBTQ+ rights (exclusive)
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Human Rights Campaign to spend $15 million to support Joe Biden's reelection campaign in key swing states
The LGBTQ+ civil rights organization announced significant commitment toward engaging voters who care about equal rights, voters the group calls "equality voters."
May 20 2024 12:02 PM
Michigan teen suspects in violent homophobic assault on LGBTQ+ students identified by police
The seven youths reportedly disparaged the students’ sexual identity before following them upstairs and attacking.
April 17 2024 3:25 PM
'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.
April 08 2024 12:51 PM
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 02 2024 4:12 PM
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.
March 21 2024 9:00 AM
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.
March 18 2024 4:38 PM
Michigan teen charged with trans woman's murder, to be tried as adult
Ashia Davis was found in a hotel room with a single gunshot wound to the head; her accused killer was only 17 at the time.
March 18 2024 11:03 AM
Gay lawmaker demands to know extent of U.S. Christian group's ties to Uganda's deadly antigay law
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, sent a pointed letter to the Fellowship Foundation, the right-wing group also known as the Family.
February 01 2024 12:15 PM
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 10:41 AM
Ohio, Michigan Republicans in released audio: 'Endgame' is to ban trans care 'for everyone'
In audio released Friday evening, senators and representatives from Ohio and Michigan revealed the "endgame" is to ban transgender care "for everyone."
January 29 2024 10:42 AM
Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1
Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.
January 09 2024 8:00 AM
Michigan transgender man Jean Butchart shot and killed in series of attacks
The suspect is accused of attacking two other people as well.
January 02 2024 2:34 PM
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
Salon Owner Who Told Trans/Queer Customers to Visit ‘Pet Groomer’ Facing Discrimination Charge
The salon owner is fighting back with a lawsuit of her own.
November 16 2023 3:54 PM
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.
October 14 2023 10:00 AM
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.
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