Stories tagged: "Elliott-Larsen"

Social Justice Aimee Stephens, photo courtesy the American Civil Liberties Union
Social Justice Why the Late Aimee Stephens, a Transgender Civil Rights Hero, is a Michigan Woman to Celebrate

Donna Stephens opens up about her wife, the late LBGTQ rights champion Aimee Stephens, and her enduring legacy for Women's History Month.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 26, 2021 2:04 pm EDT
Law and Policy Natalie Johnson and Megan Oswalt tried to get married at a wedding venue in southern Michigan. The venue said no.
Law and Policy Michiganders Can Still Be Evicted for Being LBGTQ. Here’s How to Change That.

They started out fighting for their dream wedding, but ended up with a court ruling that made LGBTQ Michiganders vulnerable to evictions.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 19, 2021 11:52 am EDT
Commentary Republican-led Michigan Legislature's Speaker Lee Chatfield
Commentary Kalamazoo Refuses to Work With Business Group Over Homophobic CEO Hire

This organization hired an anti-LGBTQ former politician as CEO. Kalamazooians aren't having it.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 18, 2021 1:31 pm EST
Politics Lansing, Michigan, USA - September 24, 2016: View from the public "peanut gallery" of the house of representatives of the state of Michigan in Lansing.
Politics 3 Things the Michigan Legislature Is Looking to Tackle in 2021

The next session for the Legislature has proposals from established Representatives, new faces, and from the people of Michigan themselves.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 11, 2020 2:24 pm EST

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In this June 10, 2021 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Straits State Park in St. Ignace, Mich., with the Mackinac Bridge behind her. Whitmer called for spending a "historic" $250 million in federal coronavirus relief aid to upgrade state parks and trails, a day after Senate Republicans announced a $1.5 billion plan to fix deteriorating local bridges across Michigan. Economy This Plan Literally Paves the Way for Michigan’s Tourism Rebound
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is implementing a plan to ensure Michiganders have access to enough vaccine doses. Technology A New Government Office Will Focus on Connecting Broadband Across the State
As city simulators challenges go, resolving the semiconductor situation would be an impressive challenge. Economy The PlayStation 5 Proves Supply Chains Are Essential Michigan Infrastructure. Yes, Really.
Photo By Hyoung Chang via Getty Images) Family New Legislation Would Protect Older Michiganders from Abuse by Conservators