Name changes, fingerprints, filing fees - for the transgender community, transitioning can be tedious
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
Carjacking suspects foiled by push-button ignition in victim's car, police say
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.
Couple sues Taco Bell for deceptive advertising after being overcharged $2.18 for Chalupas
A couple in New Jersey was so unhappy when they said they were charged $12.99 for a pair of Chalupa Cravings Boxes at Taco Bell they saw advertised for $5 each on TV, they decided to take their complaint to federal court and sue the company for deceptive advertising, according to reports.
A couple in New Jersey was so unhappy when they said they were charged $12.99 for a pair of Chalupa Cravings Boxes at Taco Bell they saw advertised for $5 each on TV, they decided to take their complaint to federal court and sue the company for deceptive advertising, according to reports.
UAW-GM Council sends tentative deal to membership, strike to continue until approved
The UAW National GM Council has voted in favor of the tentative deal with General Motors, sending the vote now onto the entire membership Thursday afternoon. Though thousands of UAW workers will still be off the job as the union hasn't chosen just yet to end the strike.
The UAW National GM Council has voted in favor of the tentative deal with General Motors, sending the vote now onto the entire membership Thursday afternoon. Though thousands of UAW workers will still be off the job as the union hasn't chosen just yet to end the strike.
Details of UAW tentative agreement with GM released
Details of the tentative deal between the UAW and General Motors have been released as we wait for union leadership to vote to send the deal to union members.
Details of the tentative deal between the UAW and General Motors have been released as we wait for union leadership to vote to send the deal to union members.
Tapped features cold nitro coffee charged with nitrogen
When you see a keg, you probably don't think of coffee.
When you see a keg, you probably don't think of coffee.
Trust is next challenge in GM-UAW tentative agreement says PR expert
As General Motors and the United Auto Workers agree on a tentative labor contract Wednesday, trust becomes a key factor in moving the deal forward.
As General Motors and the United Auto Workers agree on a tentative labor contract Wednesday, trust becomes a key factor in moving the deal forward.
DNA test reunites woman with child she thought died at birth 30 years ago
A DNA test reunited a California woman with her child who she thought died 30 years ago at birth.
A DNA test reunited a California woman with her child who she thought died 30 years ago at birth.
UAW GM Council recommends approval for tentative deal
The UAW GM Council has recommended ratification of the tentative agreement but said the strike to conitnue until it has been approved by union members.
The UAW GM Council has recommended ratification of the tentative agreement but said the strike to conitnue until it has been approved by union members.
Wine Wednesday: Shady Lane Cellars
Leelanau Peninsula's Shady Lane Cellars and the winery is celebrating its 20th year in business this year. It also recently earned six honors for all six wines its staff entered in the 2019 Michigan Wine Competition. Winemaker, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars shares her fall wine picks.
Leelanau Peninsula's Shady Lane Cellars and the winery is celebrating its 20th year in business this year. It also recently earned six honors for all six wines its staff entered in the 2019 Michigan Wine Competition. Winemaker, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars shares her fall wine picks.
UAW reaches proposed tentative agreement with General Motors to end strike after five weeks
The UAW announced a tentative agreement has been reached between the union and General Motors to end the strike that started on September 15.
The UAW announced a tentative agreement has been reached between the union and General Motors to end the strike that started on September 15.
Ford Motor Company Fund President retiring after 31 years
After a 31-year-career at Ford, it's philanthropy arm's president is retiring. Jim Vella, 63, who has guided the Ford Fund since 2006 announced his retirement on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
After a 31-year-career at Ford, it's philanthropy arm's president is retiring. Jim Vella, 63, who has guided the Ford Fund since 2006 announced his retirement on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
UAW picketer suffers heart attack, dies on picket line
A former employee of the Detroit Hamtramck GM plant died earlier this month when she suffered a heart attack on the picket line.
A former employee of the Detroit Hamtramck GM plant died earlier this month when she suffered a heart attack on the picket line.
GM CEO Mary Barra joins talks; deal to end strike may be near
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.
Taco Bell pulls seasoned ground beef from select stores over possible metal shavings contamination
It has not been reported when the ground beef will return to stores.
It has not been reported when the ground beef will return to stores.
UAW summons high-level union officials for meeting on GM strike
With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.
With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.
Thousands of workers join in as UAW-GM strike reaches week 5
UAW workers continue to walk the picket line on what is now week five of the strike against GM.
UAW workers continue to walk the picket line on what is now week five of the strike against GM.
Starting Sunday GM-UAW workers strike pay boosted to an extra $25 a week
When the strike first started, people were out in t-shirts and shorts, however, they're bundled up around a fire now. Closing in on a month and some good news for these workers came though, in the form of 25 extra dollars a week in strike pay.
When the strike first started, people were out in t-shirts and shorts, however, they're bundled up around a fire now. Closing in on a month and some good news for these workers came though, in the form of 25 extra dollars a week in strike pay.
National Coney Island offering discount to GM-UAW members as strike continues
National Coney Island around Southeast Michigan will be showing their support by offering a special discount for all GM-UAW members. Valid with a GM badge, workers can receive 10% off their meal.
National Coney Island around Southeast Michigan will be showing their support by offering a special discount for all GM-UAW members. Valid with a GM badge, workers can receive 10% off their meal.
Woman waits 100 days to get Chevy back from dealership
"This is my first GM car and my last," said Charlotte Thorpe.
"This is my first GM car and my last," said Charlotte Thorpe.