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/article.html?article=38585 The president of Malta, George Abela, met with the executive board and staff members of the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (aka ILGA-Europe) Oct. 27 as the group prepared to open its 13th annual conference in the island nation. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38578 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38579 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38576 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38575 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38574 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38595 "The new federal law is no substitute for state hate crimes enforcement," explained Deputy Communications Director Trevor Thomas. "The new law is a federal backstop to help local authorities investigate and prosecute these crimes. States will continue to have primary jurisdiction in the vast majority of cases." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38596 "I hope to create a greater awareness of transgender issues and why they affect everyone. We are people who are your neighbors, family, friends ... we may not be large in number but we are everywhere." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38590 GLBT folks must be involved at some level. Our position in society will never improve if we don't get out there and get the word out - we are gay, we are not contagious, we are your neighbors and we are not going away. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38591 The Ali Forney Center has received a gift of $300,000 from the estate of actress Bea Arthur. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38592 "The film festival has been postponed," announced Triangle Executive Director Alicia Skillman. "Not canceled - postponed." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38593 Local activists are beginning a southeastern Michigan brand of the national organization, the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network and are holding their first steering committee meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Affirmations. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38594 "We have not had a strong tradition of individual donors, so this came at a critical time as we are diversify our funding base," development director Jack Van Hecke said of the challenge. "We have been able to use the challenge, Ruth's induction ... and our 10th anniversary as a catalyst to the lay the foundation for our end of the year appeal." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38468 "Thanks to the Ruth Ellis Center, thousands of young people who face hatred, misunderstanding and uncertainty have had shelter, clothing - they've had a home and know that despite the challenges they face, there are still people in the world who embrace them, care for them and nourish them." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38514 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38458 "She truly understands the need to speak up and not stand idly by when civil liberties are in jeopardy. She is able to articulate her ideas in a multitude of media platforms, from newspapers and the Internet to radio and television, and is passionately involved in community issues and social activism." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38459 The primary reasons I decided to opening The Butcher's Daughter in Ferndale is the existence of an established gallery network in the area and the diversity in the community. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38460 "All too often I hear counselors and other LGBT service providers say they don't talk about family issues because they presume it is too hurtful for people," Ryan said. "But we find that families can have a great impact in reducing a young person's risk of suicide, depression, disease, etc." http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38462 "They were threatening us to turn it off. We tried paying that as much as we could, but that was just the payment agreement amount, topped with our regular bill. So it's just too much." http://www.pridesource.com View news about the gay and lesbian community in Michigan. Search for BTL articles query-string http://www.pridesource.com/search.html 3