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Liz Eden, the Trans Woman Behind 'Dog Day Afternoon,' Finally Tells Her Own Story
Elizabeth Debbie Eden died in 1987 and is buried in a grave with no headstone. But through some serendipitous confluence of thought, interest in her life story [...]Read more about Liz Eden, the Trans Woman Behind 'Dog Day Afternoon,' Finally Tells Her Own Story
Michigan LGBTQ+ Fall Arts Guide: Theater, Music and Exhibits
Michigan art organizations are spending the fall inviting audiences to explore identity, community and discovery — whether through a new musical about astronaut [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Fall Arts Guide: Theater, Music and Exhibits
For 30 Years, Linda Perry Wrote Everyone Else's Truth. Now She's Telling Her Own.
Linda Perry has spent most of her career behind the curtain — and she's built an empire there. She wrote "Beautiful" and handed it to Christina [...]Read more about For 30 Years, Linda Perry Wrote Everyone Else's Truth. Now She's Telling Her Own.
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
When They Go Low, Gay Culture Goes Gayer: Ginger Minj on ‘Stop! That! Train!’
Fresh off her "RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10" victory, Ginger Minj is helping steer queer culture’s latest act of resistance in the wildly campy [...]Read more about When They Go Low, Gay Culture Goes Gayer: Ginger Minj on ‘Stop! That! Train!’
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Detroit's Pride Season Goes Beyond the Festival
Looking to step outside the festival circuit this Pride season? Metro Detroit's LGBTQ+ choral community is offering two milestone anniversary concerts that [...]Read more about Detroit's Pride Season Goes Beyond the Festival
Your 2026 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
It’s Pride time again, beloved LGBTQ+ folks and queers of every (and any!) gender.And yes, we know — you are, in fact, proud all year ’round. But there is [...]Read more about Your 2026 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
Michigan Queer Artists Are Weaponizing Joy Against the Trump Era
Nobody said resistance would be fun — but Michigan's queer artists are making a strong case for it. As federal rollbacks on LGBTQ+ rights, attacks on DEI [...]Read more about Michigan Queer Artists Are Weaponizing Joy Against the Trump Era
Ditch the Car: Your Next Queer Getaway Is a Train (or Bus) Ride Away
There’s a particular kind of road-trip exhaustion that has nothing to do with the miles. It’s the highway hypnosis, the merge anxiety, the GPS rerouting you [...]Read more about Ditch the Car: Your Next Queer Getaway Is a Train (or Bus) Ride Away
Jessie Ware Talks Queer Fantasy of ‘Superbloom,’ LGBTQ+ Fans and the Joy of Wigs
For three albums, Jessie Ware has offered an escape hatch: a shimmering, 1970s-inspired fantasy, far removed from the world we live in. But with “Superbloom,” [...]Read more about Jessie Ware Talks Queer Fantasy of ‘Superbloom,’ LGBTQ+ Fans and the Joy of Wigs
Boys Don’t Dance? Watch Michael Novak Do It Anyway
Just before Michael Novak, the artistic director of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, spoke at a late-March talk and screening of “Dancemaker,” the 1998 [...]Read more about Boys Don’t Dance? Watch Michael Novak Do It Anyway
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Jonathan Adler on How AIDS Survival Informs His Work and the Truth Behind His Exuberant Empire
In Jonathan Adler’s world, there's a giant Lucite mushroom glowing somewhere in the corner — a symbol, perhaps, of what he calls his current state: [...]Read more about Jonathan Adler on How AIDS Survival Informs His Work and the Truth Behind His Exuberant Empire
Strengthening LGBTQ+ Journalism — With Your Help
We've been at this for more than 33 years now — telling the stories of Michigan's LGBTQ+ community through the pages of Between The Lines and on [...]Read more about Strengthening LGBTQ+ Journalism — With Your Help
How The Ringwald's 'Somewhere' Echoes 1959 Displacement in an Era of ICE Raids
In 1959, a thriving Puerto Rican neighborhood in New York City's San Juan Hill faced demolition to make way for Lincoln Center. The residents were given no [...]Read more about How The Ringwald's 'Somewhere' Echoes 1959 Displacement in an Era of ICE Raids
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
How 'Stranger Things' Showed Me the Courage I Needed as a Queer Kid in Small-Town Michigan
I felt tears welling up the instant Will Byers started stumbling over his words. “I don't like girls…,” he choked out. “I mean, I do. Just not like you [...]Read more about How 'Stranger Things' Showed Me the Courage I Needed as a Queer Kid in Small-Town Michigan
How This Michigan LGBTQ+ Chorus Became a Metro Detroit Tradition
PRISM's holiday concert has become a Metro Detroit tradition — and for many in the LGBTQ+ community, it feels as essential as chosen family. This year [...]Read more about How This Michigan LGBTQ+ Chorus Became a Metro Detroit Tradition
Is Black Art Inherently Political? Davóne Tines Has Thoughts
In an era marked by backsliding on human and civil rights, any artistic work that centers marginalized voices can feel inherently political simply by existing. [...]Read more about Is Black Art Inherently Political? Davóne Tines Has Thoughts
Katy O’Brian Is the Queer Action Star We’ve Been Waiting For
Katy O’Brian has tackled lesbian neo-noir and gone full-throttle action, sharing the screen with Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” [...]Read more about Katy O’Brian Is the Queer Action Star We’ve Been Waiting For
10 Queerly Perfect Halloween Costumes for 2025
Halloween 2025 is here, and whether you're handing out treats (or tricks) or hitting the “Queer Christmas” party circuit, we're offering costume [...]Read more about 10 Queerly Perfect Halloween Costumes for 2025
Ringwald Theatre's '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 boyfriend [...]Read more about Ringwald Theatre's 'Silver Foxes' Delivers 'Golden Girls' Vibes — with a Queer, Palm Springs Twist
John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
John Waters doesn’t just embrace contradiction — he lives in it. A filmmaker, writer, visual artist and cultural icon, Waters has spent over half a century [...]Read more about John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
Monogamy Doesn’t Make Sense. So Why Aren’t We More Polyamorous?
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.By Spencer MacNaughton, Sam Donndelinger, Taya StraussIn the United States, nearly one in five people [...]Read more about Monogamy Doesn’t Make Sense. So Why Aren’t We More Polyamorous?
'Gilligan’s Island' Gets Naughty: Queer-Led 'Seven Castaways' Washes Ashore at Planet Ant
After six years in development, Sean Paraventi's musical parody "Seven Castaways" is finally ready for its full theatrical debut at Planet Ant [...]Read more about 'Gilligan’s Island' Gets Naughty: Queer-Led 'Seven Castaways' Washes Ashore at Planet Ant
'Twinless' Stars Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney on Queer Grief — and That Leaked Sex Scene
By the time my conversation with Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney wrapped, I was still trying to figure out how to categorize “Twinless” — and whether I even [...]Read more about 'Twinless' Stars Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney on Queer Grief — and That Leaked Sex Scene
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Critics Over Trans Sports Comments
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg directly addressed criticism of his recent remarks about transgender athletes during a Substack Live broadcast [...]Read more about Pete Buttigieg Responds to Critics Over Trans Sports Comments
Rep. Josh Schriver Targets Elliott-Larsen LGBTQ+ Protections in Latest Attack
He's baaaack. And as per usual, wow, he's messy. Just months after getting publicly humiliated by State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) for his failed [...]Read more about Rep. Josh Schriver Targets Elliott-Larsen LGBTQ+ Protections in Latest Attack
From Madonna to the AIDS Crisis: 50-Plus Years of Menjo’s in Detroit LGBTQ+ History
As Menjo’s — one of Detroit’s longest-running gay bars — celebrates over half a century in operation, it stands as a rare survivor and a testament to queer [...]Read more about From Madonna to the AIDS Crisis: 50-Plus Years of Menjo’s in Detroit LGBTQ+ History
Essential LGBTQ+ Reads for Pride Month: A Literary Celebration of Queer Identity and Resilience
As Pride Month unfolds, Pride Source celebrates the voices, stories and icons that illuminate the rich tapestry of queer experiences. This curated selection [...]Read more about Essential LGBTQ+ Reads for Pride Month: A Literary Celebration of Queer Identity and Resilience
Albion College's Lavender Graduation Ceremony Showed Me Where I Belong
When my friend asked me to attend his lavender graduation ceremony, I was confused having never heard of such an event before. I didn't question it, simply [...]Read more about Albion College's Lavender Graduation Ceremony Showed Me Where I Belong
America's Prettiest Girl: The Remarkable Story of Gender-Bending Trailblazer Lionel 'Iron Mike' Ames
In an era decades before "RuPaul's Drag Race" or political battles over drag performers, a University of Michigan student named Lionel "Iron [...]Read more about America's Prettiest Girl: The Remarkable Story of Gender-Bending Trailblazer Lionel 'Iron Mike' Ames
Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s Modern Day Lavender Scare
Something that pops into my head a lot (besides the Mentos jingle) is the phrase, “It was a kinder, gentler time.” It’s what my grandparents said when I [...]Read more about Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s Modern Day Lavender Scare
Frankie Grande on Embracing Queer Joy, His Sexy New Music and Sister Ariana’s Role in His Pop Debut
When Frankie Grande bounces into our Zoom meeting, he radiates enough energy to power a small city. The self-proclaimed “gayest person on earth” is about to [...]Read more about Frankie Grande on Embracing Queer Joy, His Sexy New Music and Sister Ariana’s Role in His Pop Debut
Meet the Fierce and Fresh Drag Newcomers Set to Slay the Ferndale Pride Stage
Get ready to gag on the eleganza, darlings — Ferndale Pride is serving up fresh faces and fierce performances with its 2025 Newcomer Drag Show, putting baby [...]Read more about Meet the Fierce and Fresh Drag Newcomers Set to Slay the Ferndale Pride Stage
'Rent,' 'Hamilton' Producer Jeffrey Seller Returns to Detroit with Memoir about Growing up Gay, Transforming Broadway
Jeffrey Seller, one of America's most successful Broadway producers, returns home May 6 to launch his memoir "Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir," a [...]Read more about 'Rent,' 'Hamilton' Producer Jeffrey Seller Returns to Detroit with Memoir about Growing up Gay, Transforming Broadway
At the Altar of Equality: Michigan Religious Leaders Vow to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
When Kent and Diego Love-Ramirez exchanged vows at the MSU Alumni Chapel in 2007, their ceremony wasn't legally recognized by the state of Michigan, but it [...]Read more about At the Altar of Equality: Michigan Religious Leaders Vow to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Your 2025 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
Buckle up, babes of all genders — Michigan Pride is back for 2025 and it's queerer, louder and sparklier than ever. Whether you're into big-city [...]Read more about Your 2025 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
Matt Bomer Talks ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ the ‘Cathartic’ Mormonism Storyline and Giving Voice to Queer Stories
Matt Bomer is finally letting his perfectly coiffed hair down.The out actor — celebrated for bringing groundbreaking LGBTQ+ stories to life in “The Normal [...]Read more about Matt Bomer Talks ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ the ‘Cathartic’ Mormonism Storyline and Giving Voice to Queer Stories
Nathan Lane and the ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Creators on Their Very Gay New Sitcom
On Hulu's new comedy series "Mid-Century Modern," longtime screen and theater actor Nathan Lane brings a familiar effervescence to his swishy [...]Read more about Nathan Lane and the ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Creators on Their Very Gay New Sitcom
Marvel At Queer Musicians, Create Crafty Cocktails, Delight at David Sedaris, Celebrate Small Sparkly Things
Yup, it's technically a few weeks into spring, and the Michigan queer calendar is blooming with opportunity! From intimate music nights to hilariously [...]Read more about Marvel At Queer Musicians, Create Crafty Cocktails, Delight at David Sedaris, Celebrate Small Sparkly Things
Recovering Forgotten Trans History: Storyteller S. Bear Bergman Brings ‘The First Jew in Canada’ to Ann Arbor Church
S. Bear Bergman has been a self-described "queer pain in the ass" since adolescence, when he helped found the first gay-straight alliance in the [...]Read more about Recovering Forgotten Trans History: Storyteller S. Bear Bergman Brings ‘The First Jew in Canada’ to Ann Arbor Church
Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
I could go on at length (just ask my loved ones) about the palpable disappointment I’ve been feeling lately as “centrist Democrats” (we used to call them Reagan [...]Read more about Pragmatic Joy: Four Ways You Can Help Michigan's LGBTQ+ Community Thrive Despite Political Headwinds
University of Michigan's 'Our Oz' Reimagines a Classic with a Trans Lion and a Queer Cast
Actors are often asked to leave behind their own identities and lose themselves in a character of someone else’s creation.But at the University of Michigan [...]Read more about University of Michigan's 'Our Oz' Reimagines a Classic with a Trans Lion and a Queer Cast
Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
Feet sore from marching? Thumbs aching from texting your elected representatives? Throat raw from screaming into the void? Maybe it's time to make space in [...]Read more about Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
Spring Theater in Michigan Celebrates Queer Stories and Bold Premieres
In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, one thing remains in high demand: joy. This spring, Michigan’s theater scene is offering just that — especially [...]Read more about Spring Theater in Michigan Celebrates Queer Stories and Bold Premieres
'No Limits': Michigan's Chuckie Benson Charts His Own Path in Historic Theater Tour
When Chuckie Benson returns to Michigan this month, it will be a homecoming where both his hometown and college community can see how he’s grown — both as a [...]Read more about 'No Limits': Michigan's Chuckie Benson Charts His Own Path in Historic Theater Tour
Fortune Feimster on Being the Representation She Once Needed as a Gay Southerner
Fortune Feimster may not wear a cape or leap tall buildings, but she might just be a superhero. Her superpower? Making us laugh until we forget why we needed [...]Read more about Fortune Feimster on Being the Representation She Once Needed as a Gay Southerner
