Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (Feb. 20-26)
| February 18, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26.Powerful union federation says ‘hell no’ to ICE ramping up presence in Michigan
| February 18, 2026
As federal officials announce that they will pull back Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Minnesota, some remain skeptical about what that might look like, and if the drawdown is a sign that ICE activity could surge elsewhere, like Michigan.Stoners pick the 8 best dispensaries in Michigan
| February 17, 2026
Hundreds of Michiganders voted in our readers’ choice poll to help identify some of the best dispensaries in Michigan.6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| February 17, 2026
It’s been another busy week for Michigan cannabis.What’s really inside the pre-rolls Michiganders are smoking
| February 17, 2026
I tore open three Michigan pre-rolls to see what was inside. One looked more like yard clippings than weed.Michiganders say Trump’s voucher push puts Michigan public school funding at risk
| February 13, 2026
Michigan education advocates say that while the state’s 2026 budget includes new funding for public schools, Trump’s voucher-style program—and a Republican plan to change school property taxes—could still drain the state’s education funding.COVID changed dining habits. How Lansing’s sit-down restaurants are adapting
| February 12, 2026
More full-service restaurants are turning to events to attract new customers and keep regulars coming back.Pączki Day: Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means Polish pastry
| February 12, 2026
Eating pączki the Tuesday before Lent is a Michigan tradition–but why? Read to find out—and learn where to get some pączki for yourself this year.17 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan (Feb. 12-15)
| February 12, 2026
Highlights include Valentine's festivities across the state and free fishing without a license during Free Fishing Weekend.Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (Feb. 13-19)
| February 11, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.Michigan’s Mallory McMorrow takes on Big Tech as US Senate run heats up
| February 9, 2026
The US Senate contender from Royal Oak draws a line in the sand—her new plan will protect kids online.13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
| February 9, 2026
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.
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13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
| February 9, 2026
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
| January 27, 2026
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
| January 7, 2026
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
| November 10, 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
| November 3, 2025
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan
| October 27, 2025
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
| September 24, 2025
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas
| September 16, 2025
The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.
