Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’

mLive: Influential Hope College alumni protest policies opposing homosexuality on campus

HOLLAND — Influential alumni are lining up against Hope College policies they claim shun homosexuality on campus and create an unwelcome environment for faculty, students and guests. The alumni group — formed in the wake of the college rejecting Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance...

March 17th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Where In the World Is HB 4192!?

Background You may be asking yourself, what exactly is “HB 4192,” and that’s okay, because up until about a year ago when Speak Equal was first born, many of us who are now supporting this effort were asking the same question. So, before we launch into an in-depth discussion of HB...

March 10th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

This is precisely why Michigan needs laws allowing second parent adoption

The Detroit Free Press reported today, the heart-breaking story of a jilted mother frantically fighting for the right to see the children she has supported and loved unconditionally. According to a study conducted by the UCLA School of Law, more than 22,000 same-sex couples lived in Michigan in 2007,...

March 8th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Elton John to perform in Grand Rapids for the first time in over 11 years

Elton John is to appear live in Grand Rapids in April. Although no stranger to Michigan, this will be the first time in eleven years that Elton has played a concert in Grand Rapids. The concert will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8PM at the Van Andel Arena. Elton and his band will perform their...

March 8th, 2010 | Entertainment, Music, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Happy Monday (vol. 46) — The REAL Bi-curious

This past week was absolutely AMAZING! Marriage equality has finally come to our nation’s capital! Now, of course we’re all counting down the days until it actually penetrates those tall, thick walls and becomes something everyone in our country, no matter their sexual orientation or gender...

March 8th, 2010 | Happy Monday | Read More

Michigan faces public health nightmare

According to a recent study conducted by the American Public Health Association, gays and lesbian who live in intolerant states (ahem, such as Michigan), are more prone to depression. Researchers report that gay people who live in states prohibiting legal recognition for same-sex couples are: 248.2%...

March 5th, 2010 | Health, LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Grand Rapids Broadway Theatre Presents: “The Color Purple”

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Grand Rapids will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for 8 performances, March 30-April 4, 2010. Tickets are on sale now, CLICK HERE, for prices! Nominated...

February 18th, 2010 | NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

TAKE ACTION on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: Join Our Blog Swarm, Call HRC

Speak Equal has joined a coalition of LGBT and progressive bloggers in asking our readers to contact the Human Rights Campaign to repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” OUR MESSAGE TO HRC IS SIMPLE: Publicly demand that President Obama take the lead in getting DADT repealed this year. 1)...

February 16th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Happy Monday (vol. 45) — Nothing special

… but what would it take to make a Monday special, anyway?

February 15th, 2010 | Happy Monday | Read More

The 10 Commandments of Good Love

1. Friendship This may seem obvious, but it’s important to like the man you’re with and to enjoy spending time with each other. The two of you share a special and meaningful camaraderie that is unique only to you and you have a solid foundation built for intimacy and sharing. 2. Respect You honor...

February 14th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More