http://www.pridesource.com Michigans Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender News Source en Copyright 2004, Pridesource susanhorowitz@pridesource.com kevin@pridesource.com http://www.pridesource.com/button1.jpg http://www.pridesource.com 120 60 Michigans Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender News Source http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35791 "I suspect that by the time this administration is over, I think you guys will have pretty good feelings about the Obama administration," he added.The 300 or so LGBT people gathered for the historic White House celebration of the 40th anniversary of Stonewall appeared to have "pretty good feelings" about the Obama administration already. The crowd cheered as the President and First Lady were introduced and entered the room, taking about three minutes to reach the podium, as they shook hands with various invited guests. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35789 http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35790 The LGBT community erupted in anger 20 months ago when U.S. Rep. Barney Frank introduced a version of ENDA that excluded protection for "gender identity." Critics also charged that the 2007 Employment Non-Discrimination Act was "riddled with loopholes" that rendered it significantly weakened even for lesbians and gay men in the workplace. Frank said a bill including protections for transgendered people simply didn't have the votes.Times have changed. Transgender people have lobbied. And Frank says the support has grown for a fully inclusive bill http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35702 http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35703 "We ask that you direct the Armed Services not to initiate any investigation of service personnel to determine their sexual orientation, and that you instruct them to disregard third party accusations that do not allege violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35704 The letter calls on the President "to exercise the maximum discretion legally possible in administering 'don't ask, don't tell' until Congress repeals the law." http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35705 The Obama administration is offering a few crumbs of partner benefits to gay and lesbian federal employees, but not the ones that really count - health insurance and pension benefits. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35695 "I've gotten in some hot water for suggesting that marriage equality could come to Michigan as soon as 2012," she said to the crowd gathered at the Capitol on June 13. "That is not yet Michigan Equality's official position - just my personal opinion. We don't have any secret plan; just a lot of hope and confidence." http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35691 Maureen Jones just left her position as the social and enrichment coordinator of Affirmations LGBT community center in Ferndale last week after a several year stint. But don't think for a second that means you won't be hearing her name, or seeing her face around town. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35692 "I'm so glad this nasty villain is in jail, and I hope they throw away the key," Covey said. "This highly publicized burglary threw my life into turmoil for weeks and caused stress and anxiety - not just for me and my friends and neighbors, but for all the residents of Ferndale. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35693 Ferndale Downtown Development Authority will host the second annual Fido Does Ferndale on July 11 in the downtown area of the city. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35694 Despite five or six inches of rainfall the night prior, West Michigan Pride went off without a hitch in Grand Rapids' John Ball Park on June 20. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35696 http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35697 There was a yellow brick road. An Emerald City. A munchkin, a tin man, a cowardly lion and a Dorothy - two, actually. http://www.pridesource.com/rssarticle.shtml?article=35698 "It's nice every now and then to be recognized publicly for the work you do," he said. "It definitely is an activist battery charge." http://www.pridesource.com View news about the gay and lesbian community in Michigan. Search for BTL articles query-string http://www.pridesource.com/listarticles.shtml 3