LGBTQ
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A therapist and a scientist talk about how gender-affirming care impacts LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan
Republicans want to restrict access to gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan. Here’s what they have wrong—and how you can help make Michigan a safe place for everyone.
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Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Everything to lose’: Michigan leaders warn about Trump’s threats to LGBTQ rights
State leaders gathered in downtown Lansing this week to offer a firm warning to Michiganders ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
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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.
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9 ways Michigan Republicans are trying to rip away LGBTQ rights
Republican state lawmakers don’t control the legislative agenda in Lansing—but they’re still trying to go after LGBTQ rights.
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AUDIO: Michigan Republicans want to ban gender-affirming care for everyone
Republican lawmakers want to enact discriminatory laws to strip away life-saving health care for transgender and non-binary people.
