Commentary
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Opinion: Trump can try to backpedal, but his record on abortion is clear
Stephanie Jones shares her story and challenges Trump’s attempts to soften his abortion stance, highlighting the harm his policies have caused to women’s health.
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Opinion: Ignore Project 2025 at your own risk
Shanay Watson-Whittaker Michigan Director for Reproductive Freedom for All, warns that a second Trump and Project 2025 term could threaten Michigan’s abortion rights despite recent state protections.
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Opinion: Empowering our students, a vision for the future of higher education
Carol Glanville, a current state Representative and candidate in Michigan State House District 84, advocates to empower students by for lowering college costs and enhancing K-12 education.
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Opinion: The Republican Party will not protect the people I love
From LGBTQ+ rights, to gun safety, and reproductive freedom, college student Noah Johnson is voting to protect the rights of the people he loves.
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Opinion: Why I’m voting this year and why I can’t ignore politics
For college student Marcus Johnson, civic engagement is a top priority. Read why he is voting this year.
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Opinion: I want to be a fresh voice for Greater Holland. That’s why I’m running for office
Abby Klomparens, a candidate for Michigan House District 86, shares how she’s bringing her commitment to community and public service to her campaign to be a fresh voice for Greater Holland.
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Opinion: I was born blind and rely on Medicaid. Cutting it threatens our health and safety
Medicaid offers life-changing support to people with disabilities, lawmakers in Congress must support Medicaid funding in next year’s federal budget.
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Opinion: Addressing housing and homelessness is my personal mission
Daniel Mahoney, the Mayor of Jackson and candidate for Michigan House District 46, understands the importance of affordable housing.
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Opinion: What running for office means to me
Shadia Martini, a candidate for Michigan House District 54, reflects on her journey from Aleppo, Syria to Michigan and her decision to run for office.
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Opinion: We must protect the right to learn in our schools
Ethan J. Lang, member of Michigan College Democrats, reflects on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in education amid Republican attacks.
