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Why This Detroit Therapist Is Reclaiming 'Slut' in New Book on Sexual Shame For five years, Natasha Wilson thought about fonts. About the perfect "s" for "slut." About how a single letter could carry the weight of centuries of

For five years, Natasha Wilson thought about fonts. About the perfect "s" for "slut." About how a single letter could carry the weight of centuries of shame, and how the right curve might help dismantle it.

FBI Thwarts Halloween Terror Plot Targeting Ferndale LGBTQ+ Bars Two men are facing federal terrorism charges after allegedly planning a Halloween attack on LGBTQ+ bars in Ferndale, according to criminal complaints

Soho responds after two suspects arrested with arsenal of weapons and tactical gear.

Antoni Porowski Wants You to Talk About Sex — and PrEP — Like You Talk About Food For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex. The “Queer Eye” food-and-wellness expert

For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex.

Inside Antoni Porowski’s Sexy Food Fantasy with His Michigan Boyfriend Since 2018, Antoni Porowski has made food look downright seductive — a drizzle of olive oil here, a slow stir there. But these days, the “Queer

While "Queer Eye" star Antoni Porowski's romance with Michigan native Zacharias Niedzwiecki may look picture-perfect, the real intimacy, Porowski says, happens over a cutting board.

Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power This article, originally published here, is shared with permission from Erin Reed. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new

"Policies designed to make life unlivable for transgender people bear responsibility; every trans suicide is a murder by those in power," writes Erin Reed.

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

LGBTQ+ voters grapple with Rev. Solomon Kinloch's mayoral bid amid rising anti-queer violence nationwide.

The CDC Lost a Queer Icon: Why Dr. Demetre Daskalakis Left a Broken System In the world of queer health advocacy, few figures are as instantly recognizable — or as unapologetically committed — as Dr. Demetre

After years of fighting for queer health from inside the system, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis says he had to walk away — and speak out — when politics started rewriting science.

After 25 Years, Rudy Serra, Michigan's First Gay Judge, Is Still Fighting the Same Battle When Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed Rudy Serra to Michigan's 36th District Court in 2007, she made history by naming him the state's first openly gay

The gay sex stings he documented in 1999 have evolved to Grindr, but targeting continues.

Antifa Stands For Anti-Fascist. Because Fascism Is Bad. So It’s Good To Be Anti-Fascist. But that doesn’t sit well with, you know, fascists. Fascism works best when people don’t oppose it, especially the people who are not yet

"Fascism thrives in a culture of fear. They want people to be too scared to stand up, to protest, to declare themselves anti-fascist," writes D'Anne Witkowski.

Miles Heizer Isn’t Trying to Play Straight Anymore — ‘Boots’ Shows Why That Matters Miles Heizer isn’t one to pretend that stepping into a role completely unlike himself is always easy. The actor — known for projects like

In his most personal performance yet, "13 Reasons Why" star Miles Heizer channels lived queer experience to tell a gay Marine’s story with rare authenticity — and opens up about why straight roles never fit.

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,

His campaign may rely heavily on humor, but he takes the issues very seriously.

Lansing City Council Unanimously Declares City an LGBTQ+ Welcoming Community Amid growing public concerns about LGBTQ+ safety, Lansing will become an LGBTQ+ Welcoming City after a unanimous vote by city council members at their Oct.

The resolution condemns all acts of violence targeted against the LGBTQ+ community and affirms the right of everyone to live freely and safely in the city.

Michigan's LGBTQ+ Pioneers Take Center Stage In PBS Detroit Special — Watch the Video Here! LGBTQ+ History Month has been observed each October since 1994, when Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson proposed the idea. Wilson chose

"One Detroit" celebrates October's LGBTQ+ History Month with a deep dive into the state's groundbreaking activists and milestone moments.

Lukas Gage Wants You to Know the Messy Parts In a cultural moment where vulnerability is often curated and identity is endlessly scrutinized, Lukas Gage is choosing something braver: pure honesty. In

In a cultural moment where vulnerability is often curated and identity is endlessly scrutinized, Lukas Gage is choosing something braver: pure honesty.

From Closeted to Local Hero: How Christine Terpening Built a Lifeline for Rural LGBTQ+ Youth Two sources in this story are identified by first name only at their request for safety and privacy reasons.This story discusses suicide. If you or someone

Vermontville woman created I'll Be Your Rock to ensure no young person faces the isolation she once knew.

'Silver Foxes' Delivers 'Golden Girls' Vibes — with a Queer, Palm Springs Twist Picture it: Palm Springs, present day. Three older gay men rescue their best friend from a homophobic assisted living facility, befriend his younger

Picture it: Palm Springs, present day.

State Rep. Josh Schriver Called Queers Perverts. Guess Who Had The Fling Account? According to records obtained by Metro Times, State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) — the same lawmaker who introduced legislation in September to ban

According to records obtained by Metro Times, State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) appears to have maintained an account on Fling.com, a pornographic dating site that promised users they could "find sex" and "get laid tonight."

LGBTQ+ Advocate John Corvino Faces a Rare Disease That’s Taking His Voice — But Not His Message John Corvino has always known how to use his words.For 25 years, the Wayne State University philosophy professor traveled to more than 250 college

After 25 years of speaking on 250-plus campuses, the Wayne State philosophy professor is learning to advocate in new ways.

Tackling Life's Biggest Questions, Over Cake: What You Should Know About the Queer Death Cafe in Ferndale When you hear the phrase "death café," you might picture something like a Tim Burton-themed Starbucks. Gloomy music, skeleton-shaped cookies,

When you hear the phrase "death café," you might picture something like a Tim Burton-themed Starbucks. Gloomy music, skeleton-shaped cookies, baristas in full goth drag asking if you want oat milk in your last latte.

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Russell Tovey on 'Plainclothes' as a Political Wake-Up Call and the Urgency for Queer Visibility in Film Russell Tovey has always possessed a low-key magnetism in his work — one that goes beyond his appearance — whether starring in the queer HBO

Russell Tovey has always possessed a low-key magnetism in his work — one that goes beyond his appearance — whether starring in the queer HBO series “Looking” or the dystopian drama “Years and Years.”

Beyond Fire Island: End-of-Summer Reverie at The Dunes Resort, Michigan’s Queer Oasis We were greeted by a brief wand of a metal detector before a drag queen claimed our crumbled cash to enter. The front deck of The Dunes Resort was matronly

"There’s truth to the slight joke my friends and I make: that we can’t really talk about what we got up to over the weekend in the workplace on Monday," writes Samuel Schwindt.

Moms For Liberty Chapter Chairperson Takes Off Clothing at School Board Meeting This article, originally published here, is shared with permission from Erin Reed. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new

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.

What the Future of Queer News Looks Like — and Why We Need to Hear from You I just got back from the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists national annual convention in Atlanta, and my head is still spinning — in the

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

Dana Nessel Teams With AGs Across Nation to Support Trans Students: 'You Belong Here' 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

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.

Rep. Josh Schriver's Porn Ban Bill Would Criminalize Transgender Representation Online Michigan’s horrifying chaos goblin is back with perhaps his most ambitious assault on LGBTQ+ Michiganders yet. Fresh off his public humiliation over

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

The Harris-Buttigieg Ticket That Almost Was Former Vice President Kamala Harris reveals in her upcoming memoir that former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was her top choice for running

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

How Detroit’s Julisa Abad Became a National Voice For Trans Justice When a transgender person is murdered in the Detroit Metro area, trans advocate and Wayne County Prosecutor's Office employee Julisa Abad is often among

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.

Two Things True at Once: Charlie Kirk Was Hardly Mr. Civility. He Didn’t Deserve to Die. In the wake of Turning Point USA founder and white supremacist Charlie Kirk’s murder, a lot of people are calling for civility. Specifically,

"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.

Why Your Hairstylist Might Just Be Your Most Important Ally Note: The non-public sources in this story have requested Pride Source use only their first names only as a privacy and safety precaution.Before my

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

We Must Not Posthumously Sanitize Charlie Kirk's Hateful Life This article, originally published here, is shared with permission from Erin Reed. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new

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