Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86
Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.
June 12, 2024
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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
Michigan court denies benefits for partners of gay public employees
A voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage prohibits Michigan public universities and state and local governments from providing health insurance to the partners of gay employees, an appeals court ruled Friday.
February 2, 2007
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
'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 8, 2024
Michigan State To Pay $500M to Nassar Victims
Michigan State University has reached a settlement with the 332 women and girls assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
May 17, 2018
Victims Confront Gymnastics Doctor During Sex Abuse Sentencing
Several women accused former USA gymnastics team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced to 40-125 years in prison.
January 17, 2018
Trump declares 'illegal' protests at schools in America won't be tolerated
He threatened expulsion, deportation and jail for anyone violating his edict. According to the First Amendment, that's not constitutional.
March 4, 2025
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
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
Study finds relationship between bisexuality, risk-taking, and fatherhood
However, the findings are proving rather controversial.
January 5, 2024
Alt-Right Targets Whites with Racist Fliers at University of Michigan
The fliers called on caucasians to "BE WHITE" and advised white women to not date black men.
September 27, 2016
Michigan State President Resigns After Nassar Sentencing
The resignation of Lou Anna Simon, president of Michigan State University, comes in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
January 25, 2018
Michigan DP benefits ruling causes alarm
A Michigan appeals court ruling that bans public universities and state and local governments from providing health insurance to partners of gay employees has alarmed gay rights advocates nationwide.
February 8, 2007
Michigan Court: No Health Benefits for Gay Partners
A same-sex marriage ban prevents governments and universities in Michigan from providing health insurance to the partners of gay workers, the state supreme court ruled Wednesday. The 5-2 decision affects up to 20 universities, community colleges, school districts, and governments in Michigan with policies covering at least 375 gay couples. Gay rights advocates said the ruling was devastating but were confident that public-sector employers have successfully rewritten or will revise their benefit plans so same-sex partners can keep getting health care.
May 9, 2008
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.
March 2, 2023