Politics
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 10-16)
Protests against data centers are taking place across Michigan this week. Black Maternal Health Week begins, plus ongoing election and advocacy opportunities.
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Michigan Dems push for Trump’s removal after his threat to destroy ‘a whole civilization’ in Iran
Two members of Congress from Michigan want to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.
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Sec. Jocelyn Benson says she’ll be a ‘governor who gets it,’ vows to protect reproductive health care in Michigan
In an exclusive interview, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson said she’ll protect access to reproductive care—and make sure those rights are real for Michiganders across the state.
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Right-wing ‘trad wife’ influencers are telling young women lies about birth control
Social media-driven misinformation, amplified by high-profile conservative influencers, is pushing young women away from hormonal birth control—replacing informed consent with fear and half-truths in a country where pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than modern contraception.
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Mayor Abdullah Hammoud wants local residents to help shape Dearborn’s future
Dearborn residents can submit ideas, vote on what matters most, and directly shape the future of the city.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 3-9)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9.
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Mallory McMorrow releases plan for Michigan data centers ‘done right,’ with a focus on green energy
Data centers in Michigan don’t have to be developments fraught with transparency and environmental concerns, US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Thursday as she released a policy plan to better regulate hyperscale digital infrastructure.
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Michigan GOP delegate calls for ICE cosplayers at the polls
A precinct delegate and election worker is reportedly looking to recruit volunteers to dress up as ICE agents on Election Day—which is a federal crime.
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Multifaith clergy coalition demands end to ICE presence in Michigan
A group of 100 faith leaders across religious backgrounds gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building on Tuesday with three demands to counter the presence of ICE in Michigan.
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Nessel, Romulus file lawsuit against DHS to halt planned ICE detention center
The State of Michigan and the city of Romulus have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the US Department of Homeland Security, challenging plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday.
