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
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LGBT Groups Condemn Michigan and North Carolina’s New Discriminatory ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws
[via NCLR Twitter] LGBT groups have come out strongly against new laws in Michigan and North Carolina that promote anti-LGBT discrimination under the guise of "religious freedom." In Michigan, … [Read more...] about LGBT Groups Condemn Michigan and North Carolina’s New Discriminatory ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Three Anti-gay Adoption Bills Into Law
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed three bills into law allowing adoption agencies to use their religious beliefs to refuse to work with same-sex couples. From Snyder's office: "The state has … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Three Anti-gay Adoption Bills Into Law
Michigan Senate Passes Three Anti-Gay Adoption Bills
Michigan's state senate today passed three bills that would allow adoption agencies in the Great Lakes state to refuse adoptions if the religious beliefs of those seeking to adopt or become foster … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate Passes Three Anti-Gay Adoption Bills
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Fights Against State Recognition Of Terminally Ill Gay Man’s Marriage: VIDEO
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has submitted a brief arguing that the state should not have to recognize the marriage of a gay resident suffering from a terminal illness Michigan Governor Rick Snyder … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Fights Against State Recognition Of Terminally Ill Gay Man’s Marriage: VIDEO
Michigan Governor: State Will Recognize 300+ Same-Sex Marriages That Took Place in March
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced today that the state would recognize more than 300 same-sex marriages that took place last March after the state's ban was struck down but before the Sixth … [Read more...] about Michigan Governor: State Will Recognize 300+ Same-Sex Marriages That Took Place in March
Detroit Minister Sues Michigan For The Right To Conduct Same-Sex and Polygamous Marriages
A bold Detroit minister filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan, alleging state law violates his right to religious freedom by barring him from conducting same-sex and polygamous marriages … [Read more...] about Detroit Minister Sues Michigan For The Right To Conduct Same-Sex and Polygamous Marriages
Federal Court Rules Michigan Must Recognize 300+ Gay Marriage Licenses Issued in March
U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled today that Michigan must recognize more than 300 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples last March. Goldsmith stayed his ruling for 21 … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rules Michigan Must Recognize 300+ Gay Marriage Licenses Issued in March
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Argues Sixth Circuit Ruling Invalidates Gay Marriages Performed in March
In a new brief filed in reaction to the Sixth Circuit's anti-equality ruling last week upholding Michigan's gay marriage ban, governor Rick Snyder is arguing the 300 marriage licenses issued … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Argues Sixth Circuit Ruling Invalidates Gay Marriages Performed in March
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Vows to Continue Defending State’s Gay Marriage Ban
Following yesterday's Sixth Circuit ruling upholding Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage, Governor Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette announced their plans to continue to defend … [Read more...] about Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Vows to Continue Defending State’s Gay Marriage Ban
