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Braun Court Redevelopment Plan Announced
In a move that feels like the true end of an era, a real estate developer that has been buying up Ann Arbor's Braun Court properties for several years has [...]Read more about Braun Court Redevelopment Plan Announced
Gentlest But Most Unshakeable Campaigner' Jim Toy, Michigan LGBTQ+ Trailblazer and Icon, Dies at 91
On April 15, 1970, at a large demonstration held in Kennedy Square in downtown Detroit to protest the war in Vietnam, Jim Toy became perhaps the first person in [...]Read more about Gentlest But Most Unshakeable Campaigner' Jim Toy, Michigan LGBTQ+ Trailblazer and Icon, Dies at 91
BTL to Host Final Farewell Party for Common Language Bookstore Dec. 15
After 27 years as a beacon for those in Ann Arbor's and Southeast Michigan's LGBTQ community, Common Language Bookstore will be forced to close its doors one [...]Read more about BTL to Host Final Farewell Party for Common Language Bookstore Dec. 15
Dazzling Event Celebrates BTL's 25th Anniversary
DETROIT – Between The Lines celebrated 25 years of continuous publication at a gala party June 8. Over 250 people attended – advertisers, writers, current and [...]Read more about Dazzling Event Celebrates BTL's 25th Anniversary
Dem. AG Race: Dana Nessel Wins Nomination
Makes History as First Out Lesbian to Run for Michigan Attorney General Openly lesbian attorney general candidate Dana Nessel won the vote at the April 15 [...]Read more about Dem. AG Race: Dana Nessel Wins Nomination
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Unity, Defiance In The Face of Terror, Hate
123456 As news of the horror in Orlando filtered out Sunday, activists across the state and the country organized impromptu vigils to mourn and to stand [...]Read more about Unity, Defiance In The Face of Terror, Hate
Community Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Fair Michigan Initiative
BY BTL STAFF ANN ARBOR – Leaders in the LGBT community and co-chair of the ballott committee Fair Michigan will meet for the first community conversation at [...]Read more about Community Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Fair Michigan Initiative
Washtenaw LGBT Community Fundraises For SCOTUS Case
BY BTL STAFF ANN ARBOR – The Jim Toy Community Center (JTCC) will host a fundraiser with out lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Feb. 26 in Ann Arbor. [...]Read more about Washtenaw LGBT Community Fundraises For SCOTUS Case
Upcoming Community Michigan LGBT Marriage Conversations
BY BTL STAFF MICHIGAN – In the next few weeks, Michigan For Marriage will host two community conversations to talk about the current state of the DeBoer v [...]Read more about Upcoming Community Michigan LGBT Marriage Conversations
The Accidental Activists Of Ann Arbor's Homoplex
By AJ Trager Linda Lombardini, Sandi Smith, Martin Contreras and Keith Orr before Braun Court one day before the 20th Annual OutFest. Photo by AJ Trager ANN [...]Read more about The Accidental Activists Of Ann Arbor's Homoplex
Known Homosexuals' I Love
A picture of the late Barbara Gittings has been in my collection of top five favorite photos for decades. You can find a snap of it in this issue of BTL on [...]Read more about Known Homosexuals' I Love
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Washtenaw Residents To Rally Or Protest
By BTL Staff ANN ARBOR – The Jim Toy Community Center will host a rally or a protest on the day the 6th Circuit Court announces its decision in the DeBoer v. [...]Read more about Washtenaw Residents To Rally Or Protest
Suspect Sketch Released In Ypsi Anti-Gay Attack
Police have issue an artist's sketch of a suspect in the anti-gay attack in Ypsilanti Monday YPSILANTI – The Jim Toy Community Center condemned the attack on [...]Read more about Suspect Sketch Released In Ypsi Anti-Gay Attack
What An Incredible Day!
By Sandi Smith Our emotions soared with joyous love boosted by the strength of our Community, who showed up in solidarity. We have experienced a temporary [...]Read more about What An Incredible Day!
Michigan Makes History With First Marriages
As soon as U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman declared the ban on same sex marriage in Michigan unconstitutional at 4:50 p.m. Friday and it was clear no stay [...]Read more about Michigan Makes History With First Marriages
GALLERY: SCOTUS Rulings Hailed at Ann Arbor Rally
123456789101112131415161718 ANN ARBOR – An ebullient crowd gathered in Braun Court to celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions on [...]Read more about GALLERY: SCOTUS Rulings Hailed at Ann Arbor Rally
This Week's Advertisers
Etc. Spin Advertising, Tom Cormie Whethersfield Apartments, Waneida Felmore AIDS/HIV Organizations Lansing Area AIDS Network, Midwest AIDS Prevention [...]Read more about This Week's Advertisers
On the Road Towards Equality, Peace
By Jim Toy We're the further down the road to justice than we've ever been. President Obama and Vice President Biden have declared their support for legal [...]Read more about On the Road Towards Equality, Peace
Second-parent adoption bill to be re-introduced in state House
Renee Harmon listens to state Rep. Jeff Irwin on Valentine's Day. Rep. Irwin and state Senator Rebekah Warren, left, are re-introducing a bill to allow [...]Read more about Second-parent adoption bill to be re-introduced in state House
Primary a winner for Michigan LGBT voters
LGBT-endorsed candidates made a strong showing in Tuesday's primary election in Michigan, with 80.5 percent of them winning their races. Several out, LGBT [...]Read more about Primary a winner for Michigan LGBT voters
Pride Source Votes: 2010 Primary Endorsements
To download a PDF version of this list, click here. Four LGBT political organizations have announced endorsements and recommendations in the Aug. 3 primary [...]Read more about Pride Source Votes: 2010 Primary Endorsements
2008
Feb. 6-10, 2008 – The Creating Change conference comes to Detroit for the first time ever. The weekend of LGBT organizing and action included workshops, [...]Read more about 2008
LGBT-friendly Real Estate Agents
Gerry Banister RE/MAX Showcase Homes 912 W. Old Woodward, Birmingham 248-647-3200 http://www.gerrybannister.com Peter C. Cubba Greenstone Investments 2651 [...]Read more about LGBT-friendly Real Estate Agents
Sleepless on the campaign trail'
by Jessica Carreras Sandi Smith hasn't slept much lately. Instead, the Ann Arbor resident and co-owner of Trillium Real Estate with her partner Linda [...]Read more about Sleepless on the campaign trail'
August primaries a much-overlooked opportunity to enact change
The primaries are coming up on Aug, 5, and no one seems to care. But they should. Everyone knows what Nov. 4 is this year, and has probably already picked [...]Read more about August primaries a much-overlooked opportunity to enact change
Community activist, local business owner announces city council candidacy
Democrat Sandi Smith has announced her candidacy for the Ann Arbor City Council in the 1st Ward, which covers much of downtown, as well as northern and [...]Read more about Community activist, local business owner announces city council candidacy
2008 timeline
by Jessica Carreras Jan. 9: The Ruth Ellis Center receives a $366,000 federal grant toward programming. The acquisition is punctuated by a visit by Michigan's [...]Read more about 2008 timeline
