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Today Emily Dievendorf of Equality Michigan joins us to talk about the recent Glengariff poll (pdf) showing unprecedented support for equality across 30 demographics in Michigan. Here’s the Equality Michigan press release on the poll. We discuss: The glengariff poll and its usefulness in policy discussions The comfort number for the ballot initiative The twitter [...]
Our guest today is Emily Dievendorf, Managing Director for Equality Michigan. Today we talk about: Employment Non-Discrimination Act and how it effects Michigan The ‘top down’ battle for equality in Michigan The Safe Schools Improvement Act The Student Non-Discrimination Act Bullying as a larger school climate issue The importance of enumeration in an anti-bullying law [...]
Today we talk to Emily Dievendorf, Managing Director of Equality Michigan. Today we talk about: The purpose and function of Equality Michigan Some of Emily’s experience and why she loves her job The courage problem in Michigan Many who oppose equality publicly support it secretly Why the lgbt community in Michigan faces unique legal challenges [...]
Our old pal Lonnie Scott is back to talk about how the federal and state tax structures overlay to bone the middle class and the poor. We also talk about chained CPI … what it is and why it hurts. There’s a special tribute to Dave Agema and Gary Glenn after the final stinger. Today [...]
Today I had to remove my comments from most of the show due to a technical problem with my mic. (I think) I’ve got some gurus helping me out with it so we should be golden for tomorrow. So today’s show goes right into the roundtable discussion and then finishes with a clip from the [...]
By now you’ve heard about the woman who was fired by the boy scouts? The roundtable is back to talk about that and more. Show notes: Brighton grad fired from Boy Scouts of America camp for being a lesbian UPDATED: Michigan woman fired by Boy Scouts for being a lesbian 5 Minute Activism: Find your [...]
I received a call from Annie Chang yesterday requesting an interview on this subject. I wanted to do the interview but it was not enough notice for me to get to Lansing and get on camera, especially on a Monday. Bummer for me though, because it would have a blast. Anywaaaaayyyyy …. she pulled together [...]
I’m sitting here tonight reading some very old postings I wrote a few years ago. My views and thoughts have not changed, particularly in this election year. My life is quiet, because I prefer it to be that way. However, I am scared. Fear. It’s a visceral word. It immediately evokes a response. The reaction [...]
As you know, the 2012 elections are less than six months from now and the stakes are higher than ever. Whoever wins this election will determine whether our nation will continue to move to a new tune or rewind the same old song. We want leaders who can relate to and implement measures that will [...]
I don’t know about your neighborhood, but it’s a beautiful day here in mine. All the sunshine is making me think about rainbows! Stick a frilly umbrella in your beverage of choice and let’s talk about what’s going on in the fight for LGBT equality, shall we? Earlier today State Sen. Rebekah Warren introduced a [...]
(Hey–remember me? I used to write about LGBT issues occasionally. Heh. Muskegon is my home turf and LGBT issues are my thing, so here I am!) Tonight the Muskegon City Commission directed City Manager Bryon Mazade to work with the city’s attorney to draft a trans-inclusive LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance. That’s been done before–Kalamazoo, Traverse City, [...]
A coalition of “front-line teachers, first responders, construction workers, and clergy” called “Protect Our Jobs” is holding a press conference this afternoon to kick-off a petition drive for a constitutional amendment to protect collective bargaining rights for Michigan workers. The purpose of the amendment is to enshrine into our state Constitution the basic right of [...]
