Stories tagged: "Fair and Equal Michigan"

Courts In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo, supporters of LGBT rights stage a protest on the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Courts Michigan Supreme Court: Anti-Discrimination Law Protects LGBTQ+

In a key ruling, the state's anti-discrimination law was extended to also include formal protections based on sexual orientation.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski July 29, 2022 10:14 am EDT
Politics DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 19: A community member signs a nominating petition to help gain Gretchen Whitmer ballot access for Michigan Governor. (Photo by Ali Lapetina for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Politics Keep Going Michigan: How to Get Your Great Idea on the Ballot

Some of the most powerful changes brought to Michigan law have come from citizen-led petition campaigns getting issues on the ballot. Here's how they did it.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 29, 2020 4:15 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
Politics In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo, supporters of LGBT rights stage a protest on the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Politics Why the Supreme Court Ruling Is ‘Great News’ for Michigan LGBTQ Ballot Drive

Fair and Equal Michigan is celebrating Monday’s Supreme Court victory while evaluating what it means for the future of their campaign for LGBTQ protections in Michigan workplaces.

Associated Press Associated Press June 17, 2020 11:55 am EDT
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Law and Policy This LGBTQ Rights Ballot Drive Sued For More Time. A Michigan Judge Met Them Halfway.

Fair and Equal Michigan wants to strengthen Michigan civil rights law for LGBTQ folks, but COVID threw a wrench in their plans. Now, they’ll be able to make up for some lost time.

Associated Press Associated Press June 11, 2020 11:25 am EDT

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Elections Coronavirus Threw a Wrench in the Petition Process. This Lawsuit Wants to Fix That.

Despite support, Fair and Equal Michigan was only able to collect a typical week's worth of petition signatures during the entire coronavirus pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 1, 2020 12:45 pm EDT