From Classroom Chaos to New Dad Life, Joe Dombrowski Levels Up During a recent interview with comedian Joe Dombrowski about his upcoming special "Dad on Arrival," he was, fittingly, in the middle of it all —

The breakout comedian Joe Dombrowski pivots from viral teacher humor to raising a newborn — and discovering he didn’t know kids quite as well as he thought.

The Michigan Professor Who Officiated a Wedding and Lost Everything Joseph Kuilema keeps his Professor of the Year award on a shelf in his office at Grand Valley State University, where he now teaches. It was voted on by

Joseph Kuilema's fight against Calvin University is heading to the Michigan Supreme Court — and could reshape protections for LGBTQ+ allies statewide.

Lansing's First Leather Pride Contest Aims to Build Community and Break Down Barriers When Derek James got into the leather scene in 2018, he quickly found a community that felt more authentic than anything he'd experienced before. A former

Organizers Derek James and Kenny Dollins III want the gender-neutral competition to be welcoming for newcomers and veterans alike.

Crying at a Biker Orgy: The Tender and Kinky Queer Story of ‘Pillion’ In the A24 film “Pillion,” kink is neither punchline nor provocation. Instead, writer-director Harry Lighton and stars Alexander

In the A24 film “Pillion,” kink is neither punchline nor provocation.

Strengthening LGBTQ+ Journalism — With Your Help We've been at this for more than 33 years now — telling the stories of Michigan's LGBTQ+ community through the pages of Between The Lines and on

We asked our readers to share what Pride Source and Between The Lines mean to them. Their answers reminded us why this work matters.

How Kevin Williamson’s Queer Identity Shapes the ‘Scream’ Franchise, From Stu to Sidney Kevin Williamson knows fear. He’s been shaping it, scripting it and watching it slice through movie theaters for 30 years. But with “Scream

For the first time, Kevin Williamson is revisiting the world he helped create in 1996 — when Neve Campbell introduced the world to the ultimate "final girl," Sidney Prescott — and seeing it all through his distinctly queer perspective.

Hometown Pride Meets National Stage as Two Trans Michiganders Head to Major Pageant When Lindsey K. Taylor steps onto the stage at Harrah's Casino in Atlantic City this March, she'll be trading her hard hat for an evening gown and crown.

Lindsey K. Taylor, a construction professional currently overseeing a $330 million mixed-use portfolio in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, is one of two Michigan contestants competing in Miss International Queen USA, the nation's largest transgender beauty pageant.

After Detroit Child Sex Abuse Arrests, Advocates Urge Focus on Survivors and Prevention Editor's note: This story contains discussion of child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, confidential help is available 24/7 through

For many in Southeast Michigan's LGBTQ+ community, the December arrests of three well-known Metro Detroit professionals on child sex exploitation charges have left a wound that won't heal quickly.

Zarna Garg Didn’t Grow Up With Queer Visibility. Now She’s Helping Parents Embrace It. Zarna Garg doesn’t fit the traditional mold of a queer activist — and that’s precisely why she matters right now. She’s a straight

Zarna Garg doesn’t fit the traditional mold of a queer activist — and that’s precisely why she matters right now. She’s a straight ally, a mother, a middle-aged Indian woman who grew up with zero exposure to queer life, and now she’s become something rare: a bridge.

Adam Hollier Returns to Senate Race With Trans Women of Color as His North Star In a bid to return to the State Senate, one candidate makes equity and justice for trans women of color his “North Star.” Adam Hollier, a

In a bid to return to the State Senate, one candidate makes equity and justice for trans women of color his “North Star.” Adam Hollier, a former Michigan lawmaker and officer in the U.S. Army, has made allyship one of his campaign cornerstones as he runs to represent Michigan's 3rd Senate District.

Building (Rainbow) Bridges Across Michigan's Upper Peninsula Midway through our Zoom interview, Carrie Fiocchi's screen freezes. She's calling from a local library in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the internet

Equality Michigan’s Rural Pride Collective Coalition brings together community organizations, service providers and advocates across the Upper Peninsula, creating a web of support in a region where distances are measured in hours, not miles.

"The Map of Us" Podcast Series Documents State of LGBTQ+ Media Nationwide When queer news disappears locally, what fills the void? A new podcast series is answering that question by putting real voices behind the data on where

When queer news disappears locally, what fills the void? A new podcast series is answering that question by putting real voices behind the data on where LGBTQ+ journalism stands in 2026.

What Four Midwest Teens Really Think About 'Heated Rivalry' They came for the 9.3 IMDb rating. They stayed for the tuna melts and the character growth — and the way "Heated Rivalry" understood that sometimes

They came for the 9.3 IMDb rating. They stayed for the tuna melts and the character growth — and the way "Heated Rivalry" understood that sometimes being vulnerable is scarier than being closeted.

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Trans TikToker Zaya Perysian on Suing Trump, Michigan Roots and Why Visibility Matters At 23, Zaya Perysian has brand deals, 5 million TikTok followers and an active lawsuit against the president of the United States. The West Michigan native

At 23, West Michigan native Zaya Perysian has brand deals, 5 million TikTok followers and an active lawsuit against the president of the United States.

10 LGBTQ+ Influencers Shaping the Political Zeitgeist in 2026 — in Michigan and Beyond Michigan’s LGBTQ+ political power isn’t just in the capitol — it’s on TikTok, Instagram, podcasts and viral press conference

Michigan’s LGBTQ+ political power isn’t just in the capitol — it’s on TikTok, Instagram, podcasts and viral press conference moments.

Passing the Torch at The Gay & Lesbian Review The year was 1993. Nearly a million people had just marched on Washington demanding LGBTQ+ rights. Don't Ask, Don't Tell would be signed into law by year's

Want to learn more about the history and the future of The G&LR? @pridesource.com Managing Editor Sarah Bricker Hunt has done a deep-dive into the magazine and produced a highly informative new article.
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Manufactured Outrage: Trans Athlete Complaint Reveals Coordinated Attack on Michigan Student A cisgender girl who never saw a trans teammate in the locker room claims privacy violation, and Michigan's latest sports battle heads to court. I try hard

A cisgender girl who never saw a trans teammate in the locker room claims privacy violation, and Michigan's latest sports battle heads to court.

Seeing Your Friends' Dicks: Inside Detroit’s Most Private Men’s Club The latent homoeroticism in male friendship is having a moment. In early 2025, comedian and artist Jordan Firstman's music video "I Wanna See My Friends

Motor City Jacks is part of a nationwide network of "Jack clubs" where men gather for mutual masturbation and non-penetrative intimacy. The rules are clear: no oral sex, no penetration. What happens within those boundaries is up to members to discover.

The Social Psychology Behind the Trans Terrorism Panic This story was originally written for Gay Times Magazine and appeared on Uncloseted Media. Joseph McConville’s first memory of being online was at 13

How Americans are manipulated by online misinformation and political rhetoric.

How 'Stranger Things' Showed Me the Courage I Needed as a Queer Kid in Small-Town Michigan I felt tears welling up the instant Will Byers started stumbling over his words. “I don't like girls…,” he choked out. “I mean, I

The gut-wrenching scene that showed one writer what it means to finally stop being afraid.

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Lessons From Michigan's LGBTQ+ Trailblazers for a New Year Over the past year, our “Where Are They Now?” series has reconnected readers with some of Michigan’s most influential LGBTQ+ advocates

Lavender Graduation founder Ronni Sanlo, Ann Arbor trailblazer Kathy Kozachenko and four others on resilience, solidarity and hope.

At Norm’s Diner, a Lesbian-Owned Detroit Spot, Breakfast Is About Belonging When Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman opened their restaurant in October 2024 in Detroit’s West Village, they were ready to take their romantic

Run by partners Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman, this West Village diner blends Midwestern comfort food with LGBTQ+ community and care.

Is It Ever Too Late? Geriatric Gender Transitioning and the Race Against Time I know. The thought of getting old makes you uncomfortable. If you're young, you try not to think of it at all. Consequently, gender transitioning late in

For trans people who come out after 65, obstacles multiply, but the peace of living authentically may be the only solution.

Three LGBTQ+ Metro Detroit Leaders Charged in Child Sex Abuse Sting Editor’s Note: This story contains explicit details about child sexual abuse material and exploitation.Three prominent Metro Detroit professionals

Three prominent Metro Detroit professionals — a doctor, an attorney and a psychotherapist — are facing federal charges after an FBI investigation uncovered what authorities describe as a network of men sharing child sexual abuse material and discussing plans to abuse children.

Inside the Trans-Welcoming World of Cosplay Getting ready the morning of a convention has never gotten any less chaotic for C.J. Stiles. They wake up, find whatever source of caffeine they can and

How dressing up as anime characters became a haven for gender exploration and trans self-discovery.

Niecy Nash-Betts on ‘All’s Fair,’ Being L.A.’s ‘Mayor of Queerville’ and the Irony of Interviewing Her in a Closet If there’s one thing Niecy Nash-Betts knows how to do, it’s turn a moment into a metaphor. So it feels almost too perfect — borderline

From being crowned “mayor of Queerville” on the streets of L.A. to laughing about how fast lesbians seem to nest (she now personally knows!), "All's Fair" star Niecy Nash-Betts enters our chat with the same mixture of candor, comedy and sincerity that has made her an icon.

LGBT Detroit Executive Director Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Former Employee One of Michigan's most prominent LGBTQ+ organizations is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed by a former

One of Michigan's most prominent LGBTQ+ organizations is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who says he endured years of unwanted sexual advances before being fired for speaking out.

For Emmy-Winning News Anchor David Custer, Truth-Telling Came With a Price The anonymous cards started arriving shortly after David Custer lost his job. The first one, addressed to his husband, featured a naked man and handwritten

Popular Flint anchor wins retaliation lawsuit as former colleagues detail homophobia, toxicity at WNEM-TV.