2017

DOE gets Michigan anti-LGBT crusader

The Donald Trump-Mike Pence Transition has gained a new potential cabinet member: longtime Michigan charter school advocate Betsy DeVos.But she’s not just pro-charters. She’s part of the famed Amway DeVos family, which has a checkered history with the LGBT community.“Betsy DeVos is a brilliant and passion¬ate education advocate,” Trump said. “Under her leadership we will

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Gay tax time: A primer

Filing your taxes can be a complicated and intimidating process.For many LGBTQ people, the process is made even more unapproachable because tax software and tax preparation companies seldom have a clear understanding of the credits, deductions, and other issues that are most relevant for members of our community.The National LGBTQ Task Force has put together

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Pence as VP raises concerns

One of the American Civil Liberties Unions most senior attorneys has warned that President Trump and Vice President Pence could influence a rash of federal and/or state “religious freedom laws.” Because they virtually promised as much during the campaign. More than 200 bills were introduced nationally in 2016 that the ACLU characterizes as discriminating against

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We Keep Going

What can I say about 2016 that hasn’t already been said? I know, I know – it was bad. The foundations of civilization seemed to crack and we all felt more anxious about our future than we have in a long time. Faith in established institutions disintegrated further and hope seemed to vanish. Will 2017

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