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Our Progress Is At Stake: Harris-Walz and Pro-Equality Democrats Are the Only Choice for LGBTQ+ Americans. Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community.
Y'all Means All: Six Religious Music Stars Who Are Vocal LGBTQ
Dec 28, 2022 · Jars of Clay frontman Dan Haseltine. In a series of 2014 tweets, contemporary Christian group Jars of Clay frontman Dan Haseltine came out in support of queer people, and in particular same-sex marriage — long before it was even legal nationwide. As reported by GLAAD, the tweets quickly proved controversial. But Haseltine stood by his statements.
Oakland County Swears in its First Openly-Gay Circuit Court Judge
Feb 7, 2019 · Oakland County saw its first ever openly gay circuit court judge join the bench this week at the swearing-in ceremony of Jake Cunningham last month. Cunningham, a graduate of Western Michigan University Law School, was joined by friends, family and colleagues on Thursday who praised the judge's work ethic and empathic nature.
From Billie Eilish to Rosie O'Donnell, Why Queer Celebs Are …
Oct 2, 2024 · Out queer singer-songwriter Billie Eilish posted to instagram to offer her endorsement for Harris. In a short team-up video with her record producer and brother Finneas, the two encouraged their audience to register to vote — saying that, “the choice is clear.”. “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to ...
Stanley Tucci on Playing Gay Since 1996. And How Some People …
Feb 5, 2021 · Stanley Tucci has survived the icy death stare of Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly and told Cher to her face that she looks like a drag queen. Aside from starring as the queer second-in-command next to those gay icons in "The Devil Wear Prada" and "Burlesque," the 60-year-old actor also donned a poofy wig in "Little Chaos" as the king's gay brother.
The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in …
Mar 29, 2023 · 1960s-1970s: The Fight Begins. 1963: The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is created. 1964: The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 1965: The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is formed to support the work of the MCRC.
Michigan’s Trans Community More Visible and More Engaged …
Aug 24, 2022 · As attacks against the trans community increase, the only answer is increased visibility, said Michelle Fox-Phillips, founder of Gender-identity Network Alliance, former head of TG Detroit and a leader in metro Detroit’s trans community for nearly 25 years. “I always advocated for our community to be more visible, from day one,” Fox ...
This Is Why Sherry Whitmer, the Governor’s Daughter, Just Came …
Jul 12, 2022 · All three women lamented the loss of a woman’s right to choose and, of particular note to Pride Source readers, daughter Sherry, 20, came out as a lesbian. On the day the Supreme Court ruling came down, Gov. Whitmer appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court to quickly determine that the state’s constitution allows for a woman’s right to choose.
When Sufjan Stevens Finally Came Out, He Broke Our Hearts
Oct 12, 2023 · Sarah Bricker Hunt. Published: October 12, 2023 | Last Updated: October 23, 2023. For two decades, curious queer fans of the enigmatic indie singer-songwriter (and Detroit-born and Michigan-raised) Sufjan Stevens have pored over his equally enigmatic lyrics for the reverse red herring that would finally put the question to rest.
The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Online Dating - Pride Source
Oct 11, 2023 · Although more queer-specific dating apps popped up in the 2000s as the internet became more sophisticated, one of the early web 2.0-era dating apps that attracted LGBTQ+ users was OkCupid, which came out in 2004. OkCupid matches people based on in-app questions, which are tailored for queer users and even vary for different sub-identities ...