Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
Jun
2024
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Jun
2024
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Opinion: Embrace Pride and greater understanding of gender diversity
In this op-ed, Jenna Bazzell and Melissa Grey discuss the history of Pride and the importance of uplifting gender diversity in Monroe and across Michigan.
Jun
2024
11
In red Ottawa County, Pride festivals continue to blossom
Officials in Ottawa County aren’t entirely sure what to expect for Pride Month, but they’re doing their best to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
Jun
2024
6
Pride is more than just a party for rural Michiganders—it’s about community
As Michigan’s government continues to pass laws protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, rural residents are finding ways to build more inclusive communities.
Mar
2024
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‘Hate that lives next door’: Senate OKs expansion to Michigan hate crime laws
Bills that passed the state Senate would change the laws surrounding hate crimes, expanding the definition from “ethnic intimidation” to “a hate crime."
Mar
2024
20
Michigan Dems pass surrogacy and IVF protection bills amid right-wing attacks
The Michigan Family Protection Act would create new protections for parents who use fertility treatments, surrogacy, or any other form of assisted reproduction.
Mar
2024
15
Michigan Dems advance bills to protect access to fertility care amid right-wing attacks
A package of bills aims to protect access to fertility care, repeal restrictions on surrogacy, and create new legal safeguards for assisted fertility.
Mar
2024
15
Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
Feb
2024
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Advocates blast Michigan Republican for floating birth control ban
First, he wanted to ban transgender health care. And now has speculated about wanting to ban a form of health care used by thousands of Michigan women.
Feb
2024
13
Michigan Republican faces sanctions for spreading racist conspiracy theory
After amplifying a white supremacist conspiracy theory on social media, state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) has been stripped of his legislative duties.
