LGBTQIA+

A first hearing on an LGBTQ civil rights bill was held today before a state Senate committee.

A new report from the Trevor Project says 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide last year. 14% attempted it.

The City of Grand Rapids has issued a civil infraction against a local wedding venue, after the business refused to book weddings of same-sex couples.The Broadway Avenue came under fire back in July, after the Grand Rapids-based venue said it had a policy against hosting LGBTQ+ weddings, based on the owners’ religious beliefs.

A West Michigan township has defunded its library amid a heated debate about books with LGBTQ+ themes. Former staff members said they've been battling pressure from residents for months.

Lansing resident Ryan Kost woke up after 5 a.m. Tuesday to find his neighbor upset and at his door.

This week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution for "Pride Week."

Michigan's Republican-led state Senate stalled action Tuesday on a resolution to recognize June of this year as "LGBTQ Pride Month" in the state.

A group of state legislators are reintroducing a bill aimed at expanding Michigan’s anti-discrimination laws. Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act does not specifically protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Neither does Michigan’s Ethnic Intimidation Law.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday, whether the state’s civil rights law includes LGBTQ protections.

A tweet recently brought to light directives from the Catholic Diocese of Marquette that some consider restrictive to the participation of LGBTQ people in the Church.