Politics
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Federal judge denies request to ax Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
A federal judge has rejected a request in a lawsuit to halt Michigan’s new law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Michigan priest has license revoked by church after mimicking Musk’s straight-arm gesture
A Michigan priest had his license revoked by the Anglican Catholic Church after he mimicked a straight-arm gesture performed by Elon Musk during a speech earlier this month that some have interpreted as a Nazi salute.
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Facing first tragedy of his presidency, Trump blames DEI, Obama for plane crash
Sixty-seven people are presumed to be dead after a passenger plane collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair while approaching Reagan National Airport. Rather than provide measured leadership, Trump blamed DEI and Democrats for the deadly accident.
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Benson: GOP plan would ‘gut’ Michiganders’ voting rights ahead of next presidential election
Michigan’s top elections official is sounding an alarm over Republican-led legislation that would make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
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New Michigan laws to strengthen school safety, boost resources for student mental health
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a range of bipartisan bills this month that are designed to improve safety at public schools across Michigan.
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Advocates urge Michigan Legislature not to roll back paid sick leave law
Mothering Justice hosted a press conference and rally on the Michigan State Capitol steps denouncing proposed cuts to the Earned Sick Time Act.
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Way more Americans are getting sterilized since Roe was struck down, research finds
A new study has found that from May to August 2022, vasectomies surged by 95% and tubal sterilizations increased by 70% among adults ages 19 to 26. Health care professionals across the country have seen this in real time.
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Opinion: RFK Jr.’s opposition to vaccines disqualifies him from leading the nation’s health agency
Linda Vail, former Ingham County Health Officer, urges Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin to protect the health and safety of Michiganders by rejecting RFK Jr.’s nomination.
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Fresh food, stronger farms: Michigan invests millions to support local agriculture
A new ‘Farm-to-Family’ grant program aims to connect Michigan farmers with more consumers, boost local economies, and build a stronger food system.
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Whitmer’s new budget plan to include ‘record high’ school funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to propose “record high” per-pupil funding in her upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, her office told the Michigan Advance.
