Michigan Man Arrested Who Allegedly Said He Wanted to Kill LGBTQ+ People
He was arrested and charged with illegal firearms possession after he allegedly threatened President Joe Biden and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
March 11, 2023
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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
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 1, 2023
Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign
“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.
March 8, 2023
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
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
Michigan Gov. Bans State and Federal Funding for Conversion Therapy
LGBTQ+ rights groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's action is an important first step toward assuring young prople aren't subjected to the harmful practice.
June 14, 2021
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 2, 2024
Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'
House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.
January 27, 2025
Michigan Senate Passes Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bills now await the approval of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
June 29, 2023
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors
It's the 22nd state to do so.
July 26, 2023
Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Trans-Supportive Parents
Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.
October 14, 2022
Harris campaign, others call out Trump for holding events in towns with racist histories
Donald Trump has had rallies in some communities that were once "sundown towns" — where Blacks were warned to stay away after sunset.
September 4, 2024
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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July 11, 2023
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
Harris's VP pick? Jared Polis says if she needs ‘a 49-year-old balding gay Jew,’ he’d take the call
Everyone wants to know who her running mate will be.
July 22, 2024
Michigan's Lesbian AG Excoriates Trump for Removing Mask at Ford Plant
Donald Trump sent "the worst possible message" by appearing on camera with no mask, Attorney General Dana Nessel says.
May 21, 2020
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.
July 13, 2023
Mondaire Jones, One of the First Black Gay Men in Congress, Seeks to Win Back Seat
Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.
July 5, 2023
With Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential election, what happens next?
Democrats must make a decision on whether to support Kamala Harris or pick somebody else to run against Donald Trump.
July 21, 2024
Self-appointed arbiter of gayness, Tucker Carlson, claims Democrats won’t let Tim Walz come out as gay
The far-right television personality made the outlandish claim on Megyn Kelly’s podcast.
October 18, 2024