Buzz Thomas
Attend a Queer Comedy Gala, Get Tickets for Tituss Burgess with the DSO, Go to the Colours Awards, Join a Pride Shabbat, Catch the Latest Prides
It’s too late to brace yourself because Pride season is in full swing, but why would you want to? Let go and let loose at events all over the state focused on [...]Read more about Attend a Queer Comedy Gala, Get Tickets for Tituss Burgess with the DSO, Go to the Colours Awards, Join a Pride Shabbat, Catch the Latest Prides
See a James Baldwin Documentary, Visit a Black Cinema Art Exhibit, Enjoy a 5-Course Meal, Read a Book by a Black Queer Author
Don’t let Black History Month slip by without taking advantage of some of the many events taking place in Southeast Michigan, including queer-imbued happenings [...]Read more about See a James Baldwin Documentary, Visit a Black Cinema Art Exhibit, Enjoy a 5-Course Meal, Read a Book by a Black Queer Author
I Witnessed Gov. Whitmer Sign Off on LGBTQ+ Protections in Lansing and, Yes, Of Course There Was Crying
Full disclosure: I have at least a dozen photos of myself standing next to Governor Whitmer since she was Candidate Whitmer in 2018. The first was taken at a [...]Read more about I Witnessed Gov. Whitmer Sign Off on LGBTQ+ Protections in Lansing and, Yes, Of Course There Was Crying
The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Pop open the Champagne and sparkling juice. The day so many in the LGBTQ+ community tirelessly battled for has arrived. Gov. Whitmer has made good on her [...]Read more about The Complete Timeline of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Expansion in Michigan, 50 Years in the Making
Where We Go One, We Go All': EQMI Chair Buzz Thomas on Coming Out, Supporting Trans Community
A profile of Buzz Thomas should include the narrative of how the former state senator was, in his words, "that kid" who grew up surrounded by politics and [...]Read more about Where We Go One, We Go All': EQMI Chair Buzz Thomas on Coming Out, Supporting Trans Community
Equality Michigan Executive Director Erin Knott Talks Goals and Accountability for Politicians, Business Leaders
After Southwest Michigan First's controversial hiring of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, followed by his tumultuous tenure and subsequent resignation, it's [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Executive Director Erin Knott Talks Goals and Accountability for Politicians, Business Leaders
Michigan LGBTQs Endorse Biden
An ad hoc group of LGBTQ Michiganders has announced their support for Joe Biden. He is one of the two leading candidates that will appear on the Democratic [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQs Endorse Biden
Buzz Thomas, 'Knight of the Rolodex,' to Speak at LGBT Chamber Event
FERNDALE – Buzz Thomas has decades of experience helping businesses connect with the people and agencies they need to be successful, and he spent 14 years in [...]Read more about Buzz Thomas, 'Knight of the Rolodex,' to Speak at LGBT Chamber Event
Judge William McConico: 'Social Engineer for Justice'
A Landmark Decision "There's a special obligation that you have as a black attorney. You have a special obligation to fight for civil rights. You have a [...]Read more about Judge William McConico: 'Social Engineer for Justice'
Equality Michigan Announces Breakthrough Goals for 2019
There's no doubt the LGBTQ community can celebrate the political gains made in 2018, but the Trump administration's attacks on the LGBTQ community have [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Announces Breakthrough Goals for 2019
Equality Michigan Announces Leadership Changes
Equality Michigan has announced that Executive Director Stephanie White will be leaving her position effective Jan. 9, 2019. The organization's boards [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Announces Leadership Changes
Anti-Bullying bills killed by Michigan Senate
LANSING, MI – Negotiations spanning two years and involving parents, educators, law enforcement officials and many others came to a halt late Thursday when [...]Read more about Anti-Bullying bills killed by Michigan Senate
Q&A with New EQMI Board Member Buzz Thomas
Former State Senator Buzz Thomas was added to Equality Michigan's board of directors in January to strengthen the work of the organization as the LGBT and [...]Read more about Q&A with New EQMI Board Member Buzz Thomas
Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
Stephanie White, EQMI executive director said, "There is a huge population, both LGBTQ people and our straight allies, that want us to win equality." BTL file [...]Read more about Equality Michigan's New Strategy is Bold Risk in This Political Season
Equality Michigan Elects New Board Leadership
BY BTL STAFF LANSING – Equality Michigan today announced its board leadership for 2017 with AT&T Michigan president, Jim Murray, elected chair of its board of [...]Read more about Equality Michigan Elects New Board Leadership
BTL Endorsed: Jeremy Moss, State Rep 35th District
As the youngest of the Southfield City Council Members, Moss, 28, is ready to serve Michigan even further by being elected as the 35th District House [...]Read more about BTL Endorsed: Jeremy Moss, State Rep 35th District
The opposition grows
by Dawn Wolfe DETROIT – Congressman John Conyers and Detroit City Council President MaryAnn Mahaffey joined Metro Detroit AFL-CIO President Donald Boggs and [...]Read more about The opposition grows
Poll showing most Michiganders oppose partner benefits comes under scrutiny
A poll released last week showed significant voter opposition among Michiganders to giving health benefits to unmarried partners of public employees. But poll [...]Read more about Poll showing most Michiganders oppose partner benefits comes under scrutiny
Anti-discrimination town hall meeting in Port Huron
PORT HURON- On Wednesday, April 20, you can join former State Senator Buzz Thomas, Executive Director of Equality Michigan Denise Brogan-Kator and Legislative [...]Read more about Anti-discrimination town hall meeting in Port Huron
Through the Kaleidoscope's lens
by Jessica Carreras DETROIT – The 103-year-old walls of the historic Scarab Club in Detroit vibrated with club beats and hands clapping in unison Sept. 23 [...]Read more about Through the Kaleidoscope's lens
Meet the Candidates
by Jessica Carreras Virg Bernero Credentials: Degree in political science from Adrian College. Served as an Ingham County commissioner for eight years. [...]Read more about Meet the Candidates
Michigan activist gets hot seat treatment
FERNDALE – Sean Kosofsky, Triangle Foundation's out-going director of policy, sat smiling by the metaphorical open fire during a July 28 roast held in his [...]Read more about Michigan activist gets hot seat treatment
Anti-bullying legislation in Michigan: A timeline
2001: Triangle Foundation works closely with State Representative Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) and other legislative leaders to introduce the first-ever bill to [...]Read more about Anti-bullying legislation in Michigan: A timeline
BTL Endorsements 2006
Between The Lines endorses these candidates for the general election Nov. 7, 2006: For complete, up-to-date endorsements and election coverage, including [...]Read more about BTL Endorsements 2006
12th Annual Triangle Foundation Dinner: an evening of politics and hope
By Cornelius A. Fortune DEARBORN – LGBT community members and activists gathered for the 12th Annual Triangle Foundation Dinner Saturday, Sept. 30, at the [...]Read more about 12th Annual Triangle Foundation Dinner: an evening of politics and hope
Triangle, Log Cabin PACS issue primary endorsements
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman Many races for the Nov. 2 election are decided during the Aug. 8 primary. With that in mind, Triangle Pride PAC, Republican Pride PAC, [...]Read more about Triangle, Log Cabin PACS issue primary endorsements
October Michigan News
Opposition for Prop 2 grows Opposition for anti-gay Prop 2 continued to grow this month. Most noticeably, Gov. Jennifer Granholm came out against it, saying [...]Read more about October Michigan News
Senate votes to strip elections board's power
By The Associated Press LANSING – The Michigan Senate passed legislation March 23 stripping powers from the state elections board, a backlash against [...]Read more about Senate votes to strip elections board's power
Anti-gay family resolutions pass state Senate, head to House
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman LANSING – On Oct. 6, the Michigan State Senate passed two resolutions designed to make sure lesbians and gays know that, in the eyes [...]Read more about Anti-gay family resolutions pass state Senate, head to House
