Gov. Whitmer signs expansion of Elliot Larsens Act protecting LGBTQ rights in Michigan
It was a historic day in Michigan toward protecting members of the LGBTQ community as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, banning discrimination against anyone based on who they are, or who they love.
Drag Queen Story Time event in Royal Oak brings out protestors, supporters
The co-owner of the Sidetrack Book Store in Royal Oak says they have held events like this before at their store without any demonstration.
'They all need to die': Death threats against LGBTQ+ people, Whitmer lead investigators to Michigan man
A Michigan man is facing weapons charges after threats to kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and LGBTQ+ people led investigators to him. YouTube comments included numerous mentions of how gay and transgender people needed to die.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
Michigan Senate votes to add LGBTQ+ protections to Elliott Larsen Act
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to expand the state's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect LGBTQ+ people.
Sailor grabbed gun barrel, blistering his hand, to end Club Q shooting, detective says
Prosecutors haven't revealed anything about why they charged the suspect with a hate crime, so details are expected to be revealed during a court hearing Wednesday.
Efforts to enhance Michigan LGBTQ+ protections advance past senate committee
Sexual orientation and gender identity are a step closer to being included in Michigan's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, which protects people from discrimination in Michigan. It currently does not include LGBTQ+ protections.
3 Michigan cities get perfect score on Municipal Equality Index for supporting LGBTQ+ people
Three Michigan cities received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Municipal Equality Index.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Bill protecting gay and interracial marriages to be signed into law Tuesday
A surprisingly strong show of bipartisanship in the U.S. Senate and House enabled Congress to pass legislation with robust protections for same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Colorado Club Q shooting suspect had guns seized in 2021 after menacing, kidnapping arrest
The man accused of killing five people at a gay club in Colorado Springs was arrested for felony menacing and kidnapping in 2021, but the charges were later dropped.
Livonia City Council votes against non-discrimination ordinance to add protections for LGBTQ+
The Livonia City Council voted against a non-discrimination ordinance that would have added protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Colorado Springs Club Q shooting suspect charged with hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, has been formally charged with hate crimes after five people were killed and 17 others wounded in a shooting last month at a gay nightclub.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Colorado gay club shooting suspect, visibly injured by patrons, held without bail
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, could be seen slumped over in a chair with injuries he suffered when patrons attacked him after he allegedly opened fire in the gay nightclub.