Hamtramck commissioners removed after flying Pride flag
The Hamtramck City Council voted this week to remove two commissioners who flew a Pride flag on city property after a ban on several flags.
The Hamtramck City Council voted this week to remove two commissioners who flew a Pride flag on city property after a ban on several flags.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Lawmakers vote to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors in Michigan
Lawmakers voted 21-15 in the senate to outlaw the controversial practice.
Lawmakers voted 21-15 in the senate to outlaw the controversial practice.
Ferndale Library replenishes LGBTQ+ books after 'Hide the Pride' campaign targets collection
The Ferndale Library quickly refilled its shelves after "Hide the Pride," a nationwide campaign that encourages people to check out LGBTQ+ books from public libraries to keep them from children, targeted it.
The Ferndale Library quickly refilled its shelves after "Hide the Pride," a nationwide campaign that encourages people to check out LGBTQ+ books from public libraries to keep them from children, targeted it.
Hamtramck mayor fires back at critics over city's Pride Flag ban
Almost immediately after the city outlawed the LGBTQ+ flag on government property, criticisms poured in from other cities and advocates.
Almost immediately after the city outlawed the LGBTQ+ flag on government property, criticisms poured in from other cities and advocates.
'Detroit proudly raises our Pride flag': Duggan responds to Hamtramck flag ban
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reacted to a recently approved resolution in Hamtramck that prevents Pride flags and some other flags from being flown on city property.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reacted to a recently approved resolution in Hamtramck that prevents Pride flags and some other flags from being flown on city property.
Questions swirl if Hamtramck's ban of LGBTQ Pride flag on city buildings is legal
The resolution now blocks any religious, ethnic, racial, political, or sexual orientation group flags on City property allowing only a few including the American Flag and the one for the State of Michigan.
The resolution now blocks any religious, ethnic, racial, political, or sexual orientation group flags on City property allowing only a few including the American Flag and the one for the State of Michigan.
Hamtramck leaders vote against allowing Pride flag to be displayed on City-owned property
Hamtramck officials voted against allowing flags of any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group on City property on Tuesday night.
Hamtramck officials voted against allowing flags of any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group on City property on Tuesday night.
Hamtramck resolution being considered would keep LGBTQ Pride flag off city-owned property
"We are confirming the neutrality of the City of Hamtramck we decided to stay neutral," said Mayor Amer Ghalib. "Flags that pertain to any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group (would not be allowed)."
"We are confirming the neutrality of the City of Hamtramck we decided to stay neutral," said Mayor Amer Ghalib. "Flags that pertain to any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group (would not be allowed)."
Royal Oak couple celebrates Father's Day, Pride Month after years of family planning
A gay Royal Oak couple hopes to show the true meaning of family this Pride Month as they celebrate their second Father's Day.
A gay Royal Oak couple hopes to show the true meaning of family this Pride Month as they celebrate their second Father's Day.
Michigan creates first-ever LGBTQ+ Commission
Michigan's attorney general, governor, and Lt. governor made a splash at the Motor City Pride parade this weekend.
Michigan's attorney general, governor, and Lt. governor made a splash at the Motor City Pride parade this weekend.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
Teens smash window with brick to steal rainbow flag from Monroe County home
A group of boys used a landscaping brick to smash a window at a Monroe County home and steal a rainbow flag.
A group of boys used a landscaping brick to smash a window at a Monroe County home and steal a rainbow flag.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC
Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.
Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.
Movie Nights in the D kick off June 7 with 'Love, Simon' for Pride Month
The Movie Nights in the D summer outdoor movie series at Campus Marius starts June 7 with “Love, Simon" for Pride Month.
The Movie Nights in the D summer outdoor movie series at Campus Marius starts June 7 with “Love, Simon" for Pride Month.
Apartment project underway for senior members of LGBTQ community in Ferndale
"There’s nothing wrong with aging or there's nothing wrong with identifying as LGBTQ," said Reverend Dr. Roland Stringfellow. "We are bringing these two elements together to have a safe option for individuals as they get older."
"There’s nothing wrong with aging or there's nothing wrong with identifying as LGBTQ," said Reverend Dr. Roland Stringfellow. "We are bringing these two elements together to have a safe option for individuals as they get older."