Displaying items tagged: Equality Michigan
Sunday, 14 March 2021 14:25
Bethany Christian adoption policy draws cautious optimism from LGBTQ advocates
GRAND RAPIDS — Bethany Christian Services’ announcement this month that it would begin to help LGBTQ parents nationwide adopt children was a major policy reversal for the global adoption agency and, for civil rights advocates, appeared to be a step toward progress.
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Nonprofits
Tuesday, 16 February 2021 15:11
Advocates call on Southwest Michigan First to back civil rights expansion after CEO controversy
KALAMAZOO — LGBTQ advocates say Southwest Michigan First should support expanding Michigan’s civil rights law following backlash to the appointment of its new CEO, former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.
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Economic Development
Monday, 15 February 2021 22:51
Kalamazoo pulls Southwest Michigan First funding after Chatfield appointment
KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously voted to withdraw $10,000 in annual funding for Southwest Michigan First on the same day former GOP House Speaker Lee Chatfield started as the economic development organization’s CEO.
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Economic Development
