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The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would ban conversion therapy as a way to treat minors. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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For more than 50 years, the Spectrum Center at the University of Michigan has been a leader in serving LGBTQIA+ students. The need remains, but the nature of the needs is changing. WEMU’s David Fair was joined by the director of the center, Jesse Beal, to look at the center’s role today and where it's headed.
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Michigan bills to stop licensed health professionals from conducting conversion therapy with minors got an OK from the state Legislature Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The fight for equality and inclusion for all continues. Nationally, there is an ongoing debate over "drag culture" and its impacts on community. As we begin to wrap up Pride Month, WEMU's David Fair spoke with the CEO of the Ypsilanti-based "Boylesque Michigan" drag troupe. Jadein Black discusses her personal mission and the nature of the troupe's mission to create greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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With this year’s Pride Month coming to an end, an Ypsilanti nonprofit has noticed the month’s impact on queer youth. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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Municipalities across Washtenaw County are speaking out against growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment during Pride Month. At the county level, voices of concern will be raised along with a flag raising this Friday. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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The Legislature is back at the Capitol today with an eye toward making progress on the next state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol today to resume meeting following a two-week spring recess. Rick Pluta reports.
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A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to a legal interpretation that Michigan’s civil rights law covers LGBTQ rights.
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LGBTQ protections are now covered in Michigan’s civil rights law. That’s under a bill signed today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.