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Michigan becomes 22nd state to pass LGBTQ+ protections after decades of fighting
“Amid the ongoing legislative attacks on LGBTQ communities… this proactive law is a beacon of hope and optimism.”
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Michigan’s attorney general just said it’s legal to discriminate against LGBTQ people
The Republican issued a questionable opinion that turns back the clock on the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
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Michigan just banned anti-LGBTQ discrimination in a landmark decision
The legislature wouldn’t ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination, so the state found another way to do it.
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Republican governor picks pastor who preaches hate to lead the Civil Rights Commission
The pastor has made a career out of opposing LGBTQ rights. Now he’s in charge of stopping discrimination in Michigan.
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The inside story about the Jenny Jones murder trial that you don’t know
Scott Amedure’s murderer was set free yesterday thanks to one juror’s homophobia during his trial – and I was front seat for it all.
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Rallies for transgender rights gain momentum
Equality Michigan posted photos from the rally held yesterday morning in the state capital.
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Michigan schools set new inclusive policy for transgender students
The guidance urges schools to let transgender students use those bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity.
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Remembering Jeff Montgomery, LGBTQ rights advocate
Montgomery was first motivated by the unsolved murder of his boyfriend, and the lack of police action to crack the case.
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Mich. House lawmakers adjourn hearing without voting on anti-LGBT bias bill
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers have adjourned a historic legislative hearing without voting on a measure that would update the state’s anti-discrimination law to include protections for LGBT citizens.
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Michigan LGBT rights advocacy group gets $3 million donation
DETROIT — A Michigan LGBT rights advocacy organization in Michigan has received a $3 million gift from the estate of the group’s co-founder. Equality Michigan announced the donation from Dr. Henry Messer on Tuesday.