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Tag Archives: Michigan
Michigan LGBT ComedyFest – March 10th
Join Equality Michigan in Dearborn, Mich. for a night of great comedy featuring Chantal Carrere, Erin Foley, Chris Doucette and Diane Amos. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT Organizations, Special Events
Tagged Comedy, Equality Michigan, Michigan, special event
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Troy, Mich. mayor still a homophobe
In December, Troy, Mich. mayor Janice Daniels made news after it was revealed that she had posted homophobic remarks on her personal Facebook page before she was elected. It looks like some things never change. Shortly after marriage equality passed … Continue reading
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity conference to be held at Oakland University on Feb. 3
On Friday, February 3, Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. will host the Michigan Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Education Conference (SOGI). The event is Michigan’s first statewide conference devoted to LGBTQI issues in education. In addition to a full day … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Lecture, LGBT News, LGBT Organizations, Meetings, Special Events
Tagged Education, Michigan, youth
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Ann Arbor, Columbus named to “Most Lesbianish Cities List”
Inspired by the recent onslaught of “Gayest City in America” lists (some of which with questionable criteria…”number of nude yoga classes”…really?), lesbian website Jezebel.com has put together their own version. They pulled together a list of “The 21 Most Lesbianish … Continue reading
Appeals court revives counseling student’s case against EMU
A federal appeals court has ruled that Julea Ward can pursue her case against Eastern Michigan University (EMU) on the basis that she may have been the victim of religious discrimination. Ward was expelled in 2009 from her graduate counseling … Continue reading
Mich. lesbians attempting to change state adoption laws
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a Michigan law which bars unmarried couples from adopting children together. The Hazel Park couple are parents to three children who were surrendered as newborns into their … Continue reading
Posted in Legal, LGBT News
Tagged adoption, discrimination, gay marriage, Lesbian, Michigan
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ACLU Challenges Michigan Domestic Partner Health Care Ban
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today asking the court to strike down a new state law that bans many public entities from providing health care insurance to the domestic partners … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Legal, Politics
Tagged domestic partner, health, Michigan, politics
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Man charged in murder of transgender Detroit teen
In October, the burned, mutilated body of 19-year-old Michele Hilliard was discovered near I-94 on Detroit’s East Side. Police have arrested 30-year-old Qasim Raqib and charged him with first-degree murder and mutilation of Hilliard. The charges are being filed using Hilliard’s given name, … Continue reading
Michigan passes anti-bullying law
On Tuesday, Michigan became the 48th state to require schools to have and enforce anti-bullying policies, as Gov. Rick Snyder signed a “Matt’s Safe School Law.” The legislation erupted in controversy, when the Senate passed a version of the bill … Continue reading
Troy, Mich. mayor issues half-apology over anti-gay Facebook post
Just one day after same-sex marriage was legalized in New York state on June 24, Janice Daniels posted her thoughts on the matter on her personal Facebook page. She wrote, “I think I am going to throw away my I Love … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT News, Politics
Tagged discrimination, gay marriage, Michigan, politics
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Body of Detroit transgender teen identified
The body of Henry “Shelly” Hilliard, 19, was identified after spending almost 3 weeks in the morgue. Hilliard was first reported missing on the morning of Oct. 23, 2011. That same day a badly burned torso was found near I-94 … Continue reading
MI Senate approves anti-bullying bill with religious loopholes
On Wednesday, the Michigan state senate approved a controversial anti-bullying bill. While the legislation does provide legal protections for bullied students, it also provides a loophole for religious and moral viewpoints. Senate Bill No. 45, also known as “Matt’s Safe … Continue reading
Michigan conservative lawmakers introduce bill to deny counseling to LGBT students on religious grounds
After former Eastern Michigan University (EMU) graduate counseling student Julea Ward was released from her program for refusing to counsel a gay student citing her religious beliefs in 2009, conservative state lawmakers are trying to change the law. A group … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legal, Politics, Religion
Tagged discrimination, Education, Michigan, politics
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Unity Michigan uses humor to tackle workplace discrimination
A new campaign aimed at ending anti-gay workplace discrimination from the Unity Michigan Coalition is telling residents “Don’t Change Yourself, Change The Law.” According to their website, “In Michigan, if your employer even thinks you might be gay, you could … Continue reading
Posted in Legal, LGBT Organizations, Politics
Tagged Coming Out, discrimination, gay rights, Michigan, politics
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Equality Day at Comerica Park – Sept. 9
Join Equality Michigan staff members, board members, and supporters for a night at Comerica Park! Watch the Tigers play the Minnesota Twins with your favorite LGBT organizers and friends on September 9 starting at 7:05pm. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours by … Continue reading