Beth Bourne, who has in the past come under fire for over-the-top anti-LGBTQ+ stunts, removed her pants and top at a Davis school board meeting.

This is a two-way relationship. And we're all ears.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined eight other state attorneys general in a video created by the National Women's Law Center in promising to continue fighting for transgender students as they head back to school this fall.

The so-called "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act" would ban all pornography in Michigan while specifically targeting transgender representation online — including non-pornographic imagery.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris's memoir "107 Days" reveals she considered Michigander her top VP choice but deemed it too risky.

When a transgender person is murdered in the Detroit Metro area, trans advocate Julisa Abad is often among the first to reach out to family members. She shows up — and she gets it.

"All too often and for far too many people, 'civility' is a costume. It’s used to disguise messages of hatred and dehumanization," writes D'Anne Witkowski.

A writer's experience reveals how Southeast Michigan professionals hold the power to affirm LGBTQ+ identity.

"We can denounce the violent killing of Charlie Kirk without praising his abhorrent legacy," writes Erin Reed.

Second major health system leaves families scrambling for alternative care options.

Amid political backlash, a Winter Pride event in Florida emerges as a bold, off-season celebration of queer resilience and community.

"Why has Michigan Medicine's dismaying decision been met largely with silence by our elected leaders?" writes Loren Khogali, the executive director of the ACLU of Michigan.

"Twinless," out Sept. 5 after premiering to buzzy acclaim at Sundance (and not without controversy, thanks to a leaked sex scene that derailed its digital run), is one of those rare cinematic experiences that hits like a jolt.

"Unhinged. Gun nut. Transgender. There was yet another horrific school shooting today, and all of these descriptors have applied to the presumed shooter. Which one do you think the media will use in its headlines?" writes Anni Arbour.

Attorney general says decision to halt gender-affirming care under federal pressure may violate Michigan law.

How community organizations are expanding resources and guidance for families navigating federal healthcare challenges.

Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli Savit, who is running for Michigan Attorney General in 2026, on how we can safeguard marriage equality.

Wayne County prosecutor files felony murder charges against 18-year-old in death of Christina Hayes.

University of Michigan exhibition celebrates Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith, artists who defied the margins.

How the duo's campy debut single "TKO" and Knockout Tour turns sisterly spats into a fierce spectacle — with a message.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to restrict access to medically necessary health care for transgender, intersex and nonbinary youth under 19.

Jim Obergefell warned Pride Source readers it would happen, and now Kim Davis is asking the Supreme Court to destroy his legacy.

What LGBTQ+ Michiganders — and all Americans — are living through in 2025 with the bombardment of attacks on our community is, in many ways, all too familiar. pridesource.com/article/when...

The queer nightlife pioneer Murray Hill says comedy can disarm hate — and his new show, "King of Drag," creates joyful queer space in response.

During a work trip, Evan Lakatos opened Grindr and saw "Taylor Williams." He walked into a police sting operation that would destroy his career, land him on the sex offender registry and fundamentally alter his understanding of safety and trust.

How party leaders are ducking for cover on trans rights, choosing political expediency over protecting vulnerable community.

Just months after getting publicly humiliated by State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) for his failed anti-marriage resolution, State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) is taking another swing at Michigan's LGBTQ+ community.

Former transportation secretary calls for thoughtful, community-level approach.

How Menjo's has continuously reinvented itself — embracing both renewal and remembrance.

"When I saw that Pride decal and Stonewall Inn T-shirt in my former teacher’s Facebook post, I felt a sense of sadness for myself, but more poignantly, I felt hopeful. Hopeful that the queer students who go there now will be better off than I was," writes Elle Warren.

Trans actress and activist Laverne Cox is facing intense criticism from LGBTQ+ community members after revealing she spent years in a relationship with a MAGA-supporting NYPD officer.

The vibrant mural covering one wall at Uplift, an LGBTQ+ bar in Ann Arbor, pulses with the unmistakable energy of Keith Haring's iconic style.

How Ann Arbor Pride has evolved from a potluck to a "Drag Race"-headlined extravaganza.

Chosen families and alter egos define a sport where getting knocked down means getting helped back up.

"Karmin was a blueprint of what you can overcome. Karmin was a getter. Karmin was resilient. She was determined and she was love." — Monica Hudson on her chosen daughter, Karmin Wells, who was murdered in Detroit two months ago.

Rosie O’Donnell did not come to play.

Ever wondered if foster care is for you? Whether you’re LGBTQ+, single, partnered or somewhere in between — the answer is simple: absolutely.

Keith Orr and Martin Contreras' 2014 wedding became part of the movement that reached the Supreme Court.

The email from Larry Peplin landed in Pride Source's inbox with fatherly pride. His queer daughter Erica had just published her debut novel, "Work Nights,” and he wanted to make sure it was on our radar.

The fourth annual Kaleidoscope exhibition at Pontiac Creative Arts Center arrives at a moment when queer visibility feels both essential and precarious.

"'M3GAN 2.0' serves corporate faux-ally realness — eager to cash in on the queer fandom that crowned the original a camp icon, only to retreat into something far more generic once it secured that title," writes our critic.

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Through nationwide action, Trans Unity Coalition founder Bree Taylor has advanced rights for trans people across Michigan and beyond.

Now running for governor, Gilchrist brings to his campaign an extensive track record of LGBTQ+ advocacy rooted in personal experience and unwavering conviction that puts our collective soul first.

Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry ‘Attack on Children’ Rep. Pohutsky and Equality Michigan's Emme Zanotti respond to decision, reassure state residents Read more, including a powerful statement from @emmezanotti.bsky.social at pridesource.com.

In a world obsessed with categories, Alok Vaid-Menon is the question mark at the end of every assumption.

In a town of 7,500, Jenina Halitsky's shop Nina’s Notions is a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.

How a leading Michigan trans advocate is leading her community through new challenges.

Motor City Pride 2025 proved that Detroit's LGBTQ+ community remains strong and united. The weekend celebration stood as a powerful counterpoint to rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment across the country.

Pride is a muscle boy covered float that used to be sponsored by a vodka brand (we see you, fair-weather friends). A dozen dancing drag queens. A glittery dancefloor meltdown. But Pride is also protest. And joy. And grief. And healing. And very good outfits.