How judges were stopped from granting two-parent adoptions to gay and lesbian...
About a decade ago, judges stopped approving adoptions for lesbian and gay couples. It stopped after a controversial move by a Supreme Court Judge. Nancy» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHow adoption agencies discriminate against hopeful LGBT parents
If you’re gay or lesbian and you want to adopt a child, not every adoption agency in Michigan will be willing to help. If you do find an agency that will» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCanadian diplomat says New International Trade Crossing 'is going ahead'
A Canadian official says construction of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit can start soon, maybe 2015. It’s just a matter of waiting for some money» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMichigan campaigns have been spending record amounts of money off the books
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network today released its 2012 Citizen’s Guide to Michigan Campaign Finance entitled "Descending into Dark Money." Record» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSchauer says Tough Nerd not tough with legislature
A Democratic candidate for governor says Rick Snyder is not being tough enough with the legislature. At a fundraiser in Ypsilanti yesterday [Saturday],» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDetroit just among the first facing troubles funding retiree costs
Detroit’s bankruptcy is getting the headlines right now, but many governments in Michigan could be facing similar financial troubles in the future.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDetroit bankruptcy just the tip of the iceberg
A Washington think tank is warning Congress that Detroit is just the first major example of financial troubles facing the nation. The conservative» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHundreds of millions of dollars in legal fees still pocket change in Detroit...
Detroit’s bankruptcy proceedings involve massive amounts of money. A lot of creditors and possibly city retirees are likely to lose a lot of money. But,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSnyder administration to cut program that has saved hundreds of millions in...
The State of Michigan spends a huge part of its budget on prisons. In recent years a new program has helped reduce the prison population and helped» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMoms fighting for joint adoption in Michigan end up challenging gay marriage ban
Nolan, Ryanne, and Jacob were excited about showing me their toys when I visited the home of Jayne Rowse and April DeBoer. These three little kids have no» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUnequal by law: Being gay in Michigan
The documentary looks at religious views, transgender struggles, discriminatory laws, and anti gay-rights groups concerns. You can listen to the full» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBeing transgender in Michigan
Part of the LGBT community is confusing to a lot of straight people and, really, some gay and lesbian people. The T in LGBT. Transgender people. This piece» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMeet the couple challenging Michigan's gay marriage ban
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse wanted to jointly adopt their children. In the years that they’ve lived together, Rowse has adopted two children, and DeBoer» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCold wind, rain, hail don't keep people from Sandhill Cranes
For some people it’s not geese flying south… or robins… but another much bigger bird that signals winter is on its way. This past weekend a couple dozen» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMichigan challenge to EPA greenhouse regulations to be heard by U.S. Supreme...
The EPA says greenhouse gases are pollution. The Supreme Court has agreed. But Michigan sued the EPA saying you can’t regulate that pollution from» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhat will be fueling your car in the future?
Hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, all-electric… what kind of cars are we going to be driving in a few years? The LA Auto Show wrapped up… and...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWomen making healthier decisions at seafood counter
Over the last decade, women have switched to making much healthier choices at the seafood counter. First, let's make it clear: fish is healthful food....» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePart-time Michigan Legislature could mean more power for bureaucrats and...
You might be asked to sign a petition next year to cut Michigan legislators’ pay and make their job part-time. The state constitution will have to be...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleYou could choose your own power company under new legislation
Michigan could deregulate the electricity market, allowing people to choose where they buy electricity. In downtown Frankenmuth there are two very...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWill plans to stop Asian carp invasion take too long?
This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a study about what might be done to keep those invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. It took...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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