gay rights

An update on the legislative action in Lansing this week, including bills to codifies LGBTQ protections in Michigan. Plus, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten reacts to news that West Michigan employers were using child labor. How a mild winter affects U. P. Dog-sledding races. And Detroit begins to explore reparations.

With Biden's signing of the The Respect for Marriage Act, we're looking back at two decades of politicking and legal battles over gay marriage in Michigan.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled this week that the state's civil rights laws protect LGBTQ people. What does this mean for gay and transgender Michiganders? Also, a look at how the state of Michigan is making it more difficult for foster children to earn a high school diploma. Plus, a dive into horror movies and a trip to a different kind of Pride celebration.

Internal drama in the Michigan GOP between traditional conservatives and Trump loyalists. Lebanese American poet Kamelya Omayma Youssef on what makes her tick. The Detroit Free Press’ Freep Film Festival kicks off with “America You Kill Me," which focuses on LGBTQ+ activist Jeffrey Montgomery.

The ACLU of Michigan is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by parents against the Williamston Community School Board.The lawsuit claims a…

Today on Stateside, how two new major US Supreme Court decisions will impact Michigan. Plus, with the anniversary of the Stonewall riots this Friday, we…

Let’s say there had been a Michigan Civil Rights Commission in 1961, and it announced that it was going to start investigating claims of discrimination…

It’s time for Hotter than July, Detroit’s annual week of celebration and remembrance for the black LGBT community.This year’s events kicked off Tuesday…

This Week in Review, Rebecca Kruth and Jack Lessenberry wrap up the Republican National Convention and look toward Philadelphia where the Democratic…

Jeff Montgomery was one of Michigan's first leading gay-rights activists. A personal tragedy drove him to become a fierce advocate for LGBT rights in…