Holland is Ready

In Holland, mixed response on protections for LGBT community

Lindsey Smith

Michigan’s Civil Rights Department heard more than two hours of testimony Tuesday night about whether the state should expand protections to gay, bisexual…

Holland Is Ready leader Rev. Jen Adams accepts the City's Social Justice Award. "We smile not only because there is a little humor here, but because there is also hope here," Adams said.

Politics & Government

Holland group fighting for anti-discrimination laws accepts social justice award

Lindsey Smith

A community organization in Holland has accepted an award from the city after unsuccessfully lobbying for an anti-discrimination law there.Holland Is…

Arts & Life

Holland to award “Holland Is Ready” its social justice award

Lindsey Smith

Holland is Ready will get one of the city’s social justice awards later this month. The award comes six months after Holland City Council rejected…

'Until Love is Equal' founder Erin Wilson holds his son Julian. Next to him are his wife Amy, son Riley and daughter Siona. The group sell t-shirts, sweatshirts and bumper stickers to raise awareness.

Politics & Government

Fight for anti-discrimination ordinance continues in Holland

Lindsey Smith

This is a local version of a national story that aired on NPR's 'All Things Considered' Saturday. Last June the city council in Holland voted 5-to-4…