LGBT Civil Rights

This week, House Democrats denounced a resolution by Michigan House Republicans calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same sex marriage. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Several Michigan state representatives desiring the reversal of same-sex marriage are hoping to pass a resolution condemning it. Long-time Ann Arbor LGBT Rights organization the Jim Toy Center for decades advocated for same-sex marriage and is ready to fight again to uphold it. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A group of seven conservative Republican state lawmakers sponsored a resolution Tuesday calling on the US Supreme Court to reverse its decision to legalize same-sex marriage. Rick Pluta has more.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has decided to uphold its policy allowing transgender students to compete in high school sports, despite President Trump’s executive order barring trans girls from participating. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Local members of the transgender community and their allies gathered for a vigil at Eastern Michigan University’s campus Wednesday. The vigil marked this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

This past October marked the 30th anniversary of the Eastern Michigan University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center. The staff has been celebrating by reflecting on the center's impact on the EMU campus and greater Ypsilanti community. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the center's history and future with EMU history and philosophy professor, Dr. Kate Mehuron.

Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center is celebrating 30 years of advocacy with an exhibit showcasing its history. Ana Longoria has the story.

Michigan lawmakers formally wrapped things up for the year Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Legislature convenes today for its final meeting day of 2023. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has placed digital ads in other states to call attention to Michigan’s protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights. We have more from Rick Pluta.