pridesource.com/Between The Lines News - Columnists Feed http://www.pridesource.com Michigans Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender News Source, Columnists Feed en Copyright 2005, Pridesource susanhorowitz@pridesource.com kevin@pridesource.com pridesource.com/Between the Lines News http://www.pridesource.com/button1.jpg http://www.pridesource.com 120 60 Michigans Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender News Source Turning social networking into social tolerance http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38805 The truth is that there is no possible way within reason to completely rid social networking sites of hate. There are only ways to combat it. Why we fight for our bills - even when they don't stand a chance http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38702 It begs the question "why do we bother?" and, more importantly, what do we have to do to make sure that in future sessions of Congress, these bills stand a chance? Progress in Michigan, setback in Maine http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38602 Treated equally? http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38474 We at Between The Lines, while not formally endorsing a full city council ballot for Detroit or other races, support Charles Pugh. Still. A win in K'zoo is a win for Michigan http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38357 "There seems to be a general apathy in the LGBT community. Maybe they don't see the discrimination in their own lives. "But I guarantee you that within the next couple of months, they are going to know what's going on." 'March or not' debate tired http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38187 U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, historically known as "the" gay voice of Congress, called the march "a waste of time, at best" and urged everyone to stay home. "The only thing they're going to be putting pressure on is the grass," he jabbed. Coming out in support of those who can't http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=38069 When we talk about National Coming Out Day, celebrated Oct. 11 this year across the U.S., including numerous locations in Michigan, we're talking about one of the most difficult things that some people may ever have to do in their lives. Fighting hate in all its forms http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=37939 "Boom Bye Bye" is more than just a song - it's a message to anti-gay advocates in support of what they do. It's one more person with a large audience preaching hatred of our community. Something to smile about http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=37818 HIVAIDS is a cause that, by all means, should be part of our past by now - not something we continue to need more and more funding for. Funding from the federal and state government. Funding from philanthropic organizations. Funding from caring companies. Funding from individuals. See More BTL News... http://www.pridesource.com View news about the gay and lesbian community in Michigan. Search BTL Articles Search for BTL articles query-string http://www.pridesource.com/search.html 3