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Michigan AG: Salon Owner's Refusal of Service to Transgender Clients Unacceptable

Many legal experts agree with the out official.

Lesbian Dana Nessel Reelected Michigan Attorney General

Nessel, a Democrat, beat a Republican who's accused of tampering with the 2020 presidential election results.

Michigan's Lesbian Attorney General Receives Anti-Semitic Death Threat

Dana Nessel was one of the subjects of the threats by Jack Carpenter III, who wanted to kill all Jewish public officials in Michigan.

Dana Nessel Kissed Wife Before Winning Michigan Attorney General Race

Nessel is the first openly gay person elected to statewide office in the Mitten State.

Michigan's out AG warns hospitals not to cave to Trump's trans ban, calls decision likely 'illegal'

"My Department will be considering all of our options if they violate Michigan law," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Michigan AG Asks Supreme Court To Skip Ruling on Marriage Equality

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a petition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to leave the decision for marriage equality to voters.

Marriage Equality Advocate Seeks Further Justice in Michigan AG Race

After fighting for equal marriage rights, Dana Nessel wants to bring a progressive vision to the Michigan attorney general's office.

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.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Antigay Harassing State Attorney

The nation's high court has rejected former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell's attempt to appeal a defamation ruling against him.

Andrew Shirvell Ordered to Pay Millions in Damages for Defaming Gay Student

The former Michigan assistant attorney general made repeated headlines for his attacks on his alma mater's gay student body president. Now he's paying the price.

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."

New York man pleads guilty to threatening lesbian Michigan AG Dana Nessel

Kevin Delgado admitted he'd threatened her because she's gay and Jewish.

Trial Begins in Michigan Marriage Case

'We would like this to be the last trial in America where same-sex couples have to defend themselves,' says the attorney for the couple challenging Michigan's anti-marriage equality law.

Michigan's Out AG Seeks Prosecution of Opponent for Election Tampering

Dana Nessel says her likely opponent, Matthew DePerno, and others tried to change the 2020 presidential election results.

Michigan's Lesbian AG Dana Nessel on the Importance of Her Close Race

She's running against a Trump-backed conspiracy theorist whose claim to fame is losing a case related to meddling in the 2020 election.

How 11 Competitive AG Races Could Shape LGBTQ+, Abortion Rights

Republican attorneys general have been at the forefront of legal battles with President Joe Biden's administration.