Michigan TV Station Fires Four After Pride Coverage Controversy
An internal memo was circulated at the station calling for reduced coverage of Pride month events.
July 3, 2023
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Mich. House Approves 'License to Discriminate'
Michigan's Religious Freedom Restoration Act is on its way to the State Senate after the House approved it Thursday on a party-line vote.
December 5, 2014
Michigan transgender man Jean Butchart shot and killed in series of attacks
The suspect is accused of attacking two other people as well.
January 2, 2024
Bullying Led To Gay Michigan Teen's Suicide, Say Parents
Josh Pacheco, a 17-year-old junior at Linden High School in Fenton, Mich., took his own life on November 26, after he was relentlessly bullied for being gay, according to his parents.
December 5, 2012
Opera Couple, Married by RBG, Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Famed countertenor David Daniels and his husband, Scott Walters, are charged with drugging and assaulting a man in 2010.
February 5, 2019
Modern-Day Martin Luthers Show Support for Ousted Gay Methodist Minister
They taped a 'Stop the Harm' pledge to the Michigan bishop's door.
July 29, 2015
Michigan Resident Accused of Murdering Man He Met on Grindr
Kevin Bacon left to meet a Grindr acquaintance Christmas Eve and was found dead four days later. Mark Latunski is accused of killing him.
January 3, 2020
Bisexual Teacher Resigns After Being Told to Remove Pride Flag
"The Pride flag is not a political statement. It's a human rights statement."
November 29, 2021
Michigan Independents Cold to Obama's Marriage Stance
President Obama's support for marriage equality may have cost him with a critical segment of independent voters in Michigan, a new poll indicates.
June 26, 2012
Mich. Gov. Wants to Keep Denying Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
The state's Republican governor filed a brief Friday asking a federal court to uphold a Michigan law that prohibits state and municipal governments from offering domestic-partner benefits to gay and lesbian employees.
February 18, 2014
Planet Fitness Revokes Membership of Transphobic Woman
Yvette Cormier returned four days in a row to warn women away from the locker room, because she had seen a trans woman use it once. On the fifth day, Cormier wasn't allowed to come back.
March 9, 2015
Mich. Gov. Looking for 'Partner' to Discuss Inclusive Antidiscrimination Laws
Gov. Rick Snyder said he is open to discussions about adding sexual orientation to Michigan's statewide nondiscrimination law.
December 17, 2013
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.
November 7, 2018
Should Pro-LGBT Schools Be Held Liable for STDs?
Antigay State Rep. Gary Glenn wants school officials who tell students it is OK to be gay held financially and criminally liable if the student contracts an STD.
June 19, 2015
Trans, Bi 'Jeopardy!' Contestants Offer Landmark Representation
Kate Freeman may well be the first out trans champion, while Cody Lawrence advanced visibility with a bi pride pin.
December 16, 2020
RNC Chair Finally Finds Voice, Tells Agema to Resign
Reince Priebus today called for the resignation of Michigan politician Dave Agema from the Republican National Committee, and Agema apologized for his racist, antigay remarks but said he won't resign.
January 24, 2014
Judge Tells Moms He Can't Help Until Supreme Court Rules
Two moms have been trying for a year to jointly adopt their children but a U.S. District Court judge has opted to wait even longer.
March 7, 2013
Okla. Pols Air Grievances Over Rainbow Festivus Pole
But in some other states, even right-wing lawmakers are taking the installation of the pride-colored poles in stride.
December 18, 2015
Trans Woman Shot and Wounded in Detroit Altercation
The victim is expected to recover; police aren't sure yet if the incident was a hate crime.
July 25, 2018
Michigan: Hundreds Wed in 24 Hours
Couples from across the state flocked to obtain marriage licenses before a temporary stay could be issued the following day.
March 24, 2014