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Queer News In Brief: Early Voting Starts Saturday, Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Prison Care Ban, Queer Country Hits Prime Video
Have you made a plan to vote? Early voting in Michigan begins Oct. 24 — read more below and visit our voter hub at pridesource.com/vote. In other news, the U.S. [...]Read more about Queer News In Brief: Early Voting Starts Saturday, Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Prison Care Ban, Queer Country Hits Prime Video
Bree Taylor May Not Win, but Her Congressional Run Shows Trans People Belong on the Ballot
I've never regretted coming out and affirming my gender, or sharing that truth with the world. But along with the euphoria of living my true life, I also [...]Read more about Bree Taylor May Not Win, but Her Congressional Run Shows Trans People Belong on the Ballot
Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Lindsey Graham Paid Male Escorts, Documentary Alleges
Lindsey Graham spent three decades in Congress voting against nearly every major advance for LGBTQ+ Americans and brushing off questions about his own [...]Read more about Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Lindsey Graham Paid Male Escorts, Documentary Alleges
The Republican Fixation on Trans Kids Makes All Kids Less Safe
On Oct. 15, 2026, Silver Rail Elementary in Oregon became the latest site of a mass school shooting. Though by the time this is published, it’s entirely [...]Read more about The Republican Fixation on Trans Kids Makes All Kids Less Safe
Get Ready to Vote with the Pride Source Michigan LGBTQ+ Voter Guide
With early voting set to open statewide Saturday, Pride Source has launched its Michigan LGBTQ+ Voter Guide, a one-stop hub covering everything on the Nov. 3 [...]Read more about Get Ready to Vote with the Pride Source Michigan LGBTQ+ Voter Guide
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What to Know About Voting While Trans or Nonbinary in Michigan
If you're trans or nonbinary and your ID shows an old photo, a deadname or a gender marker that doesn't fit, you can still vote a regular ballot in [...]Read more about What to Know About Voting While Trans or Nonbinary in Michigan
Elon Musk Has All of the Money, None of the Juice
You’ve got to hand it to Elon Musk. He is both the richest man in the world and a total fucking loser.He’s living proof that money can’t buy you happiness, [...]Read more about Elon Musk Has All of the Money, None of the Juice
Meet the Out LGBTQ+ Candidates on Michigan's November Ballot
Ten out LGBTQ+ candidates are on Michigan's Nov. 3 ballot, and two could make history. State Sen. Jeremy Moss would be the first out LGBTQ+ member of [...]Read more about Meet the Out LGBTQ+ Candidates on Michigan's November Ballot
Michigan Voter Rights At The Polls
If you're in line when Michigan's polls close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, you get to vote. That guarantee is written into state election law, and it's [...]Read more about Michigan Voter Rights At The Polls
The Down-Ballot Education Races That Matter For LGBTQ+ Michiganders
Michigan's new health education standards, which recommend teaching students to define gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, have two [...]Read more about The Down-Ballot Education Races That Matter For LGBTQ+ Michiganders
How To Vote Early or Absentee in Michigan
Michigan voters don't have to wait until Nov. 3 to cast a ballot. Every city and township in the state offers early in-person voting from Saturday, Oct. [...]Read more about How To Vote Early or Absentee in Michigan
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Why LGBTQ+ Voters Are Watching Michigan’s Proposals 1 and 2
Every Michigan voter will find the same two statewide questions at the bottom of the ballot Nov. 3. Proposal 1 asks whether to call a convention to rewrite the [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Voters Are Watching Michigan’s Proposals 1 and 2
Michigan Voting Deadlines Ahead of Nov. 3
Monday, Oct. 19 is the last day to register to vote online or by mail in Michigan for the Nov. 3 general election. Miss it and you can still register and vote, [...]Read more about Michigan Voting Deadlines Ahead of Nov. 3
Your LGBTQ+ Guide To Michigan's 2026 Supreme Court Race
Michigan voters will fill two of the seven seats on the state Supreme Court Nov. 3, and the result will help decide how the state's highest court handles [...]Read more about Your LGBTQ+ Guide To Michigan's 2026 Supreme Court Race
Noah Arbit, Mark Bernstein Join ‘Nonnegotiable’ Jewish Democrats With Policy Demands for El-Sayed
Seventeen additional members of the Michigan Democratic Party on Tuesday joined a growing roster of Jewish voters who say they still have concerns about [...]Read more about Noah Arbit, Mark Bernstein Join ‘Nonnegotiable’ Jewish Democrats With Policy Demands for El-Sayed
HRC Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's US Senate Race
The Human Rights Campaign PAC has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, calling the Detroit Democrat a "pro-equality champion" [...]Read more about HRC Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's US Senate Race
El-Sayed Turns Tables on Watters in Fiery Fox News Clash Over Trans Healthcare
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed used an unlikely question to expose what he called conservative hypocrisy on medical decisions for minors, [...]Read more about El-Sayed Turns Tables on Watters in Fiery Fox News Clash Over Trans Healthcare
Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here's How.
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.Editor's note: Uncloseted Media is one of a growing number of independent, queer-led newsrooms [...]Read more about Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here's How.
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday with 49% of the vote, narrowly edging out moderate U.S. Rep. Haley [...]Read more about Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as LGBTQ+ Candidates Make Historic Gains
Haley Stevens Faces Backlash Over Ad Featuring Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor
With just one day before Michigan’s Aug. 4 Democratic Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens released a campaign ad featuring Bishop Christopher Martin of [...]Read more about Haley Stevens Faces Backlash Over Ad Featuring Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor
Why Trans Candidate J. Aaron 'Lola' Bailey Isn't Waiting for 'Someone Else' to Fix Her City
Mount Pleasant gets forgotten about. That's what J. Aaron "Lola" Bailey says when asked about her city, and she's right. A mid-Michigan city [...]Read more about Why Trans Candidate J. Aaron 'Lola' Bailey Isn't Waiting for 'Someone Else' to Fix Her City
Haley Stevens or Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan's LGBTQ+ Voters Are Split
Ask two different left-leaning LGBTQ+ Michigan voters who they're selecting in the Aug. 4 U.S. Senate Democratic primary and there's a decent chance [...]Read more about Haley Stevens or Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan's LGBTQ+ Voters Are Split
Senate Candidate Haley Stevens Shows Us Her Receipts
When many of the country's centrist Democrats found reasons to lower their voices on LGBTQ+ rights after the 2024 election, Haley Stevens went in the other [...]Read more about Senate Candidate Haley Stevens Shows Us Her Receipts
McMorrow Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Sunday, leaving the Aug. 4 Democratic primary race a [...]Read more about McMorrow Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign
As McMorrow Exits, Amanda Treppa Brings Authentic Queer Energy to State Senate Race
When asked how her identity as a bisexual woman informs her campaign for Michigan’s District 10 state senate seat, Amanda Treppa is unequivocal. "It [...]Read more about As McMorrow Exits, Amanda Treppa Brings Authentic Queer Energy to State Senate Race
Toni Mua, Trans Candidate for Michigan Legislature, Has Faced Bricks and Ballot Challenges. She's Still Knocking on Doors.
When Toni Mua first ran for Michigan's state legislature in 2022, she put her deadname on the ballot. She didn't make a big deal of it — running as a [...]Read more about Toni Mua, Trans Candidate for Michigan Legislature, Has Faced Bricks and Ballot Challenges. She's Still Knocking on Doors.
Abdul El-Sayed Vows to Be a ‘Lion’ for LGBTQ+ Rights in Senate
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed isn't running a typical Senate campaign, and at this point it's hard to miss. The physician and former health director for both the [...]Read more about Abdul El-Sayed Vows to Be a ‘Lion’ for LGBTQ+ Rights in Senate
Jocelyn Benson’s Plan to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in the Race for Michigan Governor
With the August primary weeks away, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is deep in the race for governor — and she's making the case that she’s [...]Read more about Jocelyn Benson’s Plan to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in the Race for Michigan Governor
Allies Aren't Just Nice to Have. They're How We Win.
I’ve noticed that for many people in the queer community, allyship can be a difficult concept with numerous pros and cons. For example, every time a straight [...]Read more about Allies Aren't Just Nice to Have. They're How We Win.
Mallory McMorrow on Allyship, Her Viral Pro-LGBTQ+ Statehouse Speech and Running for U.S. Senate
Update: Sen. McMorrow suspended her U.S. senate campaign on July 5, 2026. U.S. Rep Haley Stevens and Detroit public health leader Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are still [...]Read more about Mallory McMorrow on Allyship, Her Viral Pro-LGBTQ+ Statehouse Speech and Running for U.S. Senate
Deadnamed and Done With It, This Former Megachurch Pastor Is Focused on Your Power Bill
The Wayne County Clerk made it official May 12: Joanna Whaley is on the August primary ballot, and no amount of legal maneuvering from a fellow Democrat is [...]Read more about Deadnamed and Done With It, This Former Megachurch Pastor Is Focused on Your Power Bill
Downriver Dem Files Complaint Against Primary Opponent, a Trans Woman, Over Her Name on the Ballot
A Democrat running for Michigan’s 2nd House District in November has filed a campaign complaint against one of his primary opponents, a transgender woman, [...]Read more about Downriver Dem Files Complaint Against Primary Opponent, a Trans Woman, Over Her Name on the Ballot
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Backs Five Michigan Candidates in 2026 Races
With Michigan's Aug. 4 primary drawing closer, five candidates across the state have earned endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the national [...]Read more about LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Backs Five Michigan Candidates in 2026 Races
Adam Hollier Returns to Senate Race With Trans Women of Color as His North Star
In a bid to return to the State Senate, one candidate said he's making equity and justice for trans women of color his “North Star.” Adam Hollier, a former [...]Read more about Adam Hollier Returns to Senate Race With Trans Women of Color as His North Star
Why Jeremy Moss Won't Be Bringing a Pie Chart to a Knife Fight as He Runs for U.S. Congress
When I spoke with Jeremy Moss in November, he was weeks into recovering from a car accident that shattered his dominant arm. Another driver ran a red light, he [...]Read more about Why Jeremy Moss Won't Be Bringing a Pie Chart to a Knife Fight as He Runs for U.S. Congress
2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor While Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
The 2025 election cycle has come to a close, and there has been a lot of noise around a few high-profile Democratic wins in New York City, Virginia and New [...]Read more about 2025 Election Recap: Pontiac Elects First Out LGBTQ+ Mayor While Detroit Council Strengthens Queer Representation
Can a Megachurch Pastor Serve All Detroiters?
Detroit’s mayoral election has become a flashpoint for the city’s LGBTQ+ community, as a megachurch pastor’s bid for office forces voters to weigh faith, fear [...]Read more about Can a Megachurch Pastor Serve All Detroiters?
Michigan Furry Brings Honey Badger Energy — and Medicare for All — to His Fight for a Seat in the U.S. Congress
Elyon Badger doesn't look anything like how one expects a candidate for office to look. Often clad in marijuana-themed attire or a honey badger fursuit, [...]Read more about Michigan Furry Brings Honey Badger Energy — and Medicare for All — to His Fight for a Seat in the U.S. Congress
Q&A with Lansing City Council Candidate Olivia Vaden
Olivia Vaden is running for Lansing City Council in the Aug. 5 primary as part of a growing trend of openly LGBTQ+ candidates seeking office across Michigan. [...]Read more about Q&A with Lansing City Council Candidate Olivia Vaden
Young Queer Michigan Voters Experience a Tumultuous Election on Michigan State’s Campus
Young voters have the power to decide elections. So, on the days leading up to the general election, Pride Source spoke to voters on Michigan State University’s [...]Read more about Young Queer Michigan Voters Experience a Tumultuous Election on Michigan State’s Campus
He Won: Michigan, National LGBTQ+ Leaders Discuss What a Trump Win Means and What Comes Next
In the early morning of Nov. 6, Donald Trump won re-election, after previously being defeated in his 2020 incumbent race. Following him in his return to the [...]Read more about He Won: Michigan, National LGBTQ+ Leaders Discuss What a Trump Win Means and What Comes Next
Voting Has Started. I Have A Voting Plan. Do You?
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Roland [...]Read more about Voting Has Started. I Have A Voting Plan. Do You?
Why We Must Vote to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in Michigan
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. State Rep. [...]Read more about Why We Must Vote to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in Michigan
Sex Work Is Election Work — An Issue Michigan Advocates Say Is Lacking in the 2024 Campaign Cycle
Sex workers have played critical roles in politics throughout history, even beyond headline-grabbing stories involving former president and current convict [...]Read more about Sex Work Is Election Work — An Issue Michigan Advocates Say Is Lacking in the 2024 Campaign Cycle
Don't Overlook Progressive Judge Candidates Like Kerene Moore on Your 2024 Election Ballot: These Key Figures Are Critical for LGBTQ+ Rights
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Keith Orr, [...]Read more about Don't Overlook Progressive Judge Candidates Like Kerene Moore on Your 2024 Election Ballot: These Key Figures Are Critical for LGBTQ+ Rights
Why LGBTQ+ Voters Must Get Involved in the 2024 Election
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Jeynce [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Voters Must Get Involved in the 2024 Election
Our Progress Is At Stake: Harris-Walz and Pro-Equality Democrats Are the Only Choice for LGBTQ+ Americans
Ahead of the 2024 general election, Pride Source asked community leaders to weigh in on the important issues facing the Michigan LGBTQ+ community. Ann [...]Read more about Our Progress Is At Stake: Harris-Walz and Pro-Equality Democrats Are the Only Choice for LGBTQ+ Americans
