Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) died on Sunday at his Detroit home. He was 90. MLive reports: "Conyers, known as the dean of the House, served in Congress for more than 5 decades. He resigned in December … [Read more...] about Longtime Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) Dies at 90
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America’s First LGBTQ Credit Union Approved to Launch in Michigan
Superbia, the first LGBTQ credit union in the nation, has launched in Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reports: 'On Monday, the state approved a charter for Superbia Credit Union. Myles Meyers, … [Read more...] about America’s First LGBTQ Credit Union Approved to Launch in Michigan
YouTuber Buys ‘Hell, Michigan’, Renames it ‘Gay Hell’ to Protest Trump
YouTube comic Elijah Daniel is making national headlines after buying the town of Hell, Michigan and renaming it "Gay Hell". https://twitter.com/elijahdaniel/status/1140712139423981568 Daniel … [Read more...] about YouTuber Buys ‘Hell, Michigan’, Renames it ‘Gay Hell’ to Protest Trump
Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) Gets Standing Ovation for ‘Courage’ in Calling for Trump’s Impeachment: WATCH
Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) got a standing ovation from his hometown crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan after a constituent pointed out his "courage" in being the lone Republican calling for Trump's … [Read more...] about Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) Gets Standing Ovation for ‘Courage’ in Calling for Trump’s Impeachment: WATCH
Pastor Charged After Incapacitating Two Men with Meth and GHB and Raping Them
Christopher Cox / Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office A Michigan pastor has been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of possession with intent to … [Read more...] about Pastor Charged After Incapacitating Two Men with Meth and GHB and Raping Them
Transgender Gay Activist Allegedly Fabricated Hate Crime that Burned His House Down: WATCH
Nikki Joly via YouTube. Transgender, gay activist Nikki Jolly is accused by Jackson, Michigan police of first degree arson to collect the insurance money, in what he claims was an arson hate … [Read more...] about Transgender Gay Activist Allegedly Fabricated Hate Crime that Burned His House Down: WATCH
Michigan GOP Governor Rick Snyder Issues Surprise Ban on Anti-LGBT Discrimination by State Contractors as Term Ends
Michigan's Republican governor Rick Snyder signed a surprise executive directive with less than a week left in his term that bans anti-LGBT discrimination by state contractors. The Detroit News … [Read more...] about Michigan GOP Governor Rick Snyder Issues Surprise Ban on Anti-LGBT Discrimination by State Contractors as Term Ends
Voting Issues: A Round-up of Reports from Around the Country – Gun Threats, Breakdowns, Racial Slurs, More
This post will be updated as reports come in... At least 12 U.S. states were seeing problems with voting machines according to an election watchdog, Reuters reports: 'A U.S. Department of Homeland … [Read more...] about Voting Issues: A Round-up of Reports from Around the Country – Gun Threats, Breakdowns, Racial Slurs, More
Trans Women Aren’t Women According to Michigan Appeals Court Ruling for Ejected Planet Fitness Member
A Michigan appeals court issued a transphobic ruling for an ejected member of a Planet Fitness gym who sued in 2015 after her membership was revoked because she complained about a transgender woman … [Read more...] about Trans Women Aren’t Women According to Michigan Appeals Court Ruling for Ejected Planet Fitness Member
Genderqueer Student Brilliantly Trolls Betsy DeVos with Transgender Pride Cape: WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt6HsFgETpM Eighth grade genderqueer student Torin Hodgman trolled anti-LGBTQ Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during a visit she made to Grand Rapids Public Museum … [Read more...] about Genderqueer Student Brilliantly Trolls Betsy DeVos with Transgender Pride Cape: WATCH
