Sean Kosofsky
Our 2024 "Where Are They Now?" feature caught up with Sean Kosofsky, formerly policy and political director at Michigan's Triangle Foundation. Much of our earlier reporting followed that Triangle Foundation work through the 2000s, including the organization's allegations of a statewide pattern of anti-gay police misconduct, the fallout over Proposal 2, fights over adoption and anti-bullying bills, and I-69 sting operations. We also covered Kosofsky's 2008 departure from Michigan and the pointed send-off that followed from a state attorney general staffer on a right-wing website.
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Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Sean Kosofsky, Former Policy and Political Director at Michigan's Triangle Foundation
Our Where Are They Now? series will get you up-to-date on the lives of LGBTQ+ community advocates who have contributed to Michigan with years of tireless [...]Read more about Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Sean Kosofsky, Former Policy and Political Director at Michigan's Triangle Foundation
Did Southeast Michiganâs LGBTQ+ Community Fail Fallen Leader as New Doc Alleges?
There is a lot to be gleaned from the new Jeffrey Montgomery documentary âAmerica, You Kill Me.â Viewers learn of his early days, the death of his lover, the [...]Read more about Did Southeast Michiganâs LGBTQ+ Community Fail Fallen Leader as New Doc Alleges?
The Tools of Nonprofit Engagement
Since the 1970s, modern nonprofit organizations have become a regularity in the national landscape. In fact, in 2016 they numbered at over 1.5 million, [...]Read more about The Tools of Nonprofit Engagement
Open lesbian appointed to state board
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman LANSING â On Jan. 12, Governor Jennifer Granholm's office announced the appointment of Joette Lambert PhDc, RN, to a position on the [...]Read more about Open lesbian appointed to state board
MDE Announces LGBT Guidance Policy, Tyler Clementi Foundation Calls for 'Upstanders'
BY AJ TRAGER The keynote address was delivered by Sean Kosofsky, executive director of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. BTL photo: AJ Trager TROY â Educators, [...]Read more about MDE Announces LGBT Guidance Policy, Tyler Clementi Foundation Calls for 'Upstanders'
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Silver linings
By Dawn Wolfe In an otherwise disappointing election year, the results of the statewide races, especially those for state House, offer hope for LGBTs and [...]Read more about Silver linings
Politics is not just for the federal DOJ. Michigan attorney general staffer celebrates departure of gay activist on right-wing Web site
Analysis LANSING â Mike Cox's Attorney General's Office has at least one legal staffer who likes to play divisive politics, spewing venom on Right Michigan. [...]Read more about Politics is not just for the federal DOJ. Michigan attorney general staffer celebrates departure of gay activist on right-wing Web site
Michigan activist gets hot seat treatment
FERNDALE â Sean Kosofsky, Triangle Foundation's out-going director of policy, sat smiling by the metaphorical open fire during a July 28 roast held in his [...]Read more about Michigan activist gets hot seat treatment
Familiar face in LBGT politics to bid the state good-bye
In April of 1997, Sean Kosofsky was then a recent graduate of Oakland University with a degree in political science. On the twenty-third day of that month, [...]Read more about Familiar face in LBGT politics to bid the state good-bye
Detroit undergoes trans-formation
by Jessica Carreras Last Wednesday, the city of Detroit made a huge leap forward in LGBT rights when the City Council voted to amend the city's [...]Read more about Detroit undergoes trans-formation
I-69 sting operations hurt
By Jim Larkin CLAYTON TOWNSHIP â The ongoing dispute between Clayton Township Police Chief Chuck Melki and the Triangle Foundation, over Melki's undercover [...]Read more about I-69 sting operations hurt
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MDOC changes directly benefit LGBT prisoners
By Jessica Carreras The Triangle Foundation has always been known for working for the safety of the LGBT community â but what about those who are in prison? [...]Read more about MDOC changes directly benefit LGBT prisoners
FBI documents increase in reported hate crimes nationally and in Michigan
Capitol Correspondent The FBI has released the hate crimes statistics for 2006, and those statistics show an 8 percent increase nationally. Michigan reported [...]Read more about FBI documents increase in reported hate crimes nationally and in Michigan
Triangle Foundation alleges statewide pattern of anti-gay police misconduct
by Eartha Melzer Gay men across Michigan are being profiled and entrapped in misguided and possibly illegal police sting operations that appear to be inspired [...]Read more about Triangle Foundation alleges statewide pattern of anti-gay police misconduct
Political Round Up
Saugatuck passes Human Rights Ordinance SAUGATUCK â The City of Saugatuck, long a destination for the LBGT community of the midwest, voted to approved a new [...]Read more about Political Round Up
Safe schools coalition fractured
LANSING â There is one thing every one of the coalition for Safe Schools' members can agree on; making laws is an ugly business. In fact, there is an old [...]Read more about Safe schools coalition fractured
Media kicked out of Lobby Day event
LANSING â Sean Kosofsky dashed around the rotunda of the state capitol shortly after 1:30 informing participants and media to get to the Speaker's Library, [...]Read more about Media kicked out of Lobby Day event
Results show where Prop. 2 failed
DETROIT â Triangle Foundation recently released the final Proposal 2 results, which break down votes by city and county and show that 48 Michigan [...]Read more about Results show where Prop. 2 failed
Bullying legislation receives mixed support
LANSING â The Michigan State Board of Education called for stronger legal tools to prevent bullying in Michigan's public schools on June 13, but some [...]Read more about Bullying legislation receives mixed support
Adoption bills hearing causes acrimony
LANSING â A pair of controversial bills to amend the state adoption code received an acrimonious hearing before the House Family and Children Services [...]Read more about Adoption bills hearing causes acrimony
Kilpatrick inauguration raises hopes, concerns
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman DETROIT â While supporters of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick were celebrating the inauguration of his second term, leaders in [...]Read more about Kilpatrick inauguration raises hopes, concerns
AFA readies attack on rights in Dearborn Heights
By Dawn Wolfe Gutterman DEARBORN HEIGHTS â The Midland-based American Family Association, a leading anti-gay industry organization, is planning to start a [...]Read more about AFA readies attack on rights in Dearborn Heights
Triangle Pride PAC skips mayoral endorsement
BY JAN STEVENSON DETROIT â Triangle Pride PAC has endorsed no candidate for Detroit mayor. According to Sean Kosofsky, Triangle Pride PAC endorsement committee [...]Read more about Triangle Pride PAC skips mayoral endorsement
Get out the vote at the Aug. 3 primary
During the Aug. 3 primary election, proponents of fairness and equal rights have the opportunity to cast their vote for candidates that support LGBT equality. [...]Read more about Get out the vote at the Aug. 3 primary
Anti-gay marriage amendment proposal remains a threat
LANSING â Ever since State Sen. Alan Cropsey (R-DeWitt) unveiled his anti-gay marriage amendment proposal at the beginning of this month, LGBT people in [...]Read more about Anti-gay marriage amendment proposal remains a threat
