Many residents aged out of foster care or were kicked out by parents
12 percent of adults — 25.6 million people — identify as part of the community
Current policy enacted in 1980s in response to AIDS crisis
South and West side residents face longer commutes to access affirming services
Opponents of historic designations worry about new burdens on property owners
Key organizer behind Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival
Organization cites rise in homophobic, transphobic policies, worse mental health outcomes