LGBTQ+ Archives - The Michigan Independent

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the crowd during inauguration ceremonies, Jan. 1, 2023, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.

LGBTQ+, Politics, Repro Rights

Abortion, gun control and LGBTQ rights: How Michigan laws changed this year

A coalition of over 50 LGBTQ rights organizations and New York Elected Officials held an emergency rally to oppose Trump attack on Trans Students at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, on February 23, 2017; participating trans speakers and Government Officials made it clear that they will fight to keep protections for trans and gender non-conforming people and students in the aftermath of the Trump-Pence Administration rescinding important protections for transgender students in schools. (Photo by Erik McGregor)(Sipa via AP Images)

Health Care, LGBTQ+

Most Americans don’t support lawmakers’ involvement in medical decisions for trans youth

Transgender Day of Remembrance

33 trans and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, new report finds

Transgender Rights

After losing on abortion, Ohio GOP targets transgender people’s civil rights

Pride Flag

Former Hamtramck commissioners fired for flying pride flag are now suing the city

Michigan State Capitol.

LGBTQ+, State Legislature

Michigan House votes to ban legal defense used to justify anti-LGBTQ violence

Mike Johnson

LGBTQ+, U.S. House

Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson has long held anti-LGBTQ+ views

Grant Middle School mural

Education, LGBTQ+, Local

Michigan school board orders LGBTQ-inclusive student mural painted over