http://www.pridesource.com Your Michigan LGBT Directory and News Source en Copyright 2009, Pride Source Media Group 21 May 2013 17:21 EST 21 May 2013 17:21 EST webmaster@pridesource.com webmaster@pridesource.com http://www.pridesource.com/img/logo.gif http://pridesource.com http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60228 <img src='http://www.pridesource.com/images/2120/S1M1_LansingLong_2120.jpg' style='width:250px'><br/>A coordinated campaign to pass nondiscrimination ordinances in three greater Lansing townships could result in expansion of protections for over 100,000 people who would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Watch exclusive video interviews on the article page. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60228 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60229 Alberto Jimenez, a 33-year-old openly gay Saginaw Latino, never planned to be an equality activist, but now everyone thinks otherwise. He created an "Equality" float with LGBT and Mexican symbols for Saginaw's 34th Cinco de Mayo Parade May 4. While he made parade floats for his family in the past, the equality float was different. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60229 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60230 In the fight for LGBT equality, swaying public opinion is essential. While large scale campaigns and educational programs are important, research shows that most changing of hearts and minds happens one-on-one, when individuals have meaningful interaction with a person in the minority group in question. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60230 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60231 Social Security is the safety net that helps the elderly, the disabled and children of parents facing these struggles remain protected against the devastation of poverty. But for thousands of LGBT Americans, the system simply does not work. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60231 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60232 <img src='http://www.pridesource.com/images/2120/S1M5_CommonLanguageSale_2120.jpg' style='width:250px'><br/>Friends of Common Language Bookstore will hold the Third Book-A-Palooza Used book sale to benefit the bookstore. The fundraiser will take place beginning Friday, May 17 and run through Sunday, May 19, at 317 Braun Court in front of the bookstore, next to the aut BAR. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60232 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60233 <img src='http://www.pridesource.com/images/2120/S1M6_CoulterRun_2120.jpg' style='width:250px'><br/>Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter hopes to "keep Ferndale moving forward" as he prepares to run for election in November. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60233 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60234 <img src='http://www.pridesource.com/images/2120/S1M7_SchauerGov_2120.jpg' style='width:250px'><br/>Former U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer of Michigan will seek the Democratic nomination for governor, a source close to him confirmed Tuesday. http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=60234