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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.

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

Many legal experts agree with the out official.

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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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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors

It's the 22nd state to do so.

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.

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

Many legal experts agree with the out official.

Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign

“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.

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.

Lesbian Cop Sues Her Bosses, Claiming Anti-White Discrimination

Sgt. Larissa LaMay says she was passed over for a promotion because she is white, while her lawyer says the Michigan State Police are "drunk on diversity."

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."

Mich. Advances Antigay 'Death Star' Bill

Michigan lawmakers are moving full-steam ahead on a bill that would eliminate local nondiscrimination protections statewide, which opponents have labeled the 'Death Star' bill.

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.

LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

Read Democrat's Epic Reply to Antigay Org's 'Pile of Excrement'

'The Homosexual Lobby has already dug their fabulously manicured claws into me,' Josh Derke wrote in response to an antigay group's 'Michigan Family Values Survey.'

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.

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The Buttigieg family lives in Traverse City, where the owner of a local salon banned transgender and queer customers.

Designed to represent a diverse community, the commission will advise Whitmer on a variety of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Michigan activists have been trying to add these protections to the state's civil rights law for 40 years.

It's the 22nd state to do so.

The salon owner is fighting back with a lawsuit of her own.

Many legal experts agree with the out official.

“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.

She says because she believes that the “+” indicates “pedophiles,” she’s refusing to serve the “TQ+” community.

Sgt. Larissa LaMay says she was passed over for a promotion because she is white, while her lawyer says the Michigan State Police are "drunk on diversity."

HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."

Michigan lawmakers are moving full-steam ahead on a bill that would eliminate local nondiscrimination protections statewide, which opponents have labeled the 'Death Star' bill.

It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

'The Homosexual Lobby has already dug their fabulously manicured claws into me,' Josh Derke wrote in response to an antigay group's 'Michigan Family Values Survey.'

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.