Michigan Updates Policy For Changing Gender On Driver's License, ID
Michigan has changed its policy on requiring an amended birth certificate to change an individual's gender on a state driver's license or identification.
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Michigan has changed its policy on requiring an amended birth certificate to change an individual's gender on a state driver's license or identification.
Gidget Groendyk was formerly known as Scott Wade Langford.
A Detroit mom shooting a video of her transgender teen during what appears to be a routine day turns into a watershed moment for the teen.
"People in the LGBT community often don't report crimes because there traditionally has not been a strong relationship with police," Craig said. "We want to change that."
A poignant ad that's been getting a lot of attention online was thrust before sports fans when it aired during the ESPYs.
The state is being sued over its refusal to change gender identities on driver's licenses without a new birth certificate.
On personal Facebook pages, Makela had reportedly likened homosexuality to alcoholism and written things like "the transgender movement is going to assist opportunistic sickos in preying upon children and others."
In the 1970s, Bruce Jenner was a symbol of American masculinity as an Olympic champion. Nearly 40 years later, in an extraordinary television interview, Jenner told the world that he identifies as a woman and has felt gender confusion since he was a little boy growing up in the New York suburbs.
An embalmer and funeral director was fired after disclosing that she was transitioning from male to female.
The 14-year-old was born a girl but identifies as a boy.
A coalition of business leaders and others has been lobbying to add legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as a way to attract talent to Michigan.
Federal law "prohibits employers from firing employees because they do not behave according to the employer's stereotypes of how men and women should act," said EEOC attorney Laurie Young.
A Michigan funeral home and a Florida eye clinic illegally fired employees because they're transgender, a federal agency alleged Thursday in two lawsuits.
Businesses and organizations known to be friendly to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are putting out the "help wanted" sign.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information in the death of a transgender woman whose body was found outside a Detroit home last month.
Detroit Police say a transgender woman was killed during an early morning shooting on Tuesday.
It's a first-ever conference of its kind in Michigan, held in hopes of creating a more "inclusive" environment for all students.
The burned torso of a 19-year-old transgender Detroit woman has been identified.
A gay rights group is pushing to make discrimination against gay and transgender Michigan residents illegal.
Motor City Pride is back in the "D" and they had a parade down Jefferson Avenue to celebrate their return to Detroit after 25 years.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Residents displaced by the explosion at the Keatington New Town Association condominium complex are looking for help and their community is answering the call.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
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In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has rejected a proposal to create a crime suppression unit for the sheriff's office. The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Carol Cain, host of CBS News Detroit's "Michigan Matters," discusses upcoming events this holiday season and President-elect Donald Trump nominating Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra as the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Residents displaced by the explosion at the Keatington New Town Association condominium complex are looking for help and their community is answering the call.
Warming temperatures begin to move in for the weekend but much colder air looks to arrive by Thanksgiving.
Michigan's foster youth face an uphill battle as they age out of the system, but a bill currently in the state Legislature aims to change that.