Stories tagged: "Laurie Pohutsky"

Business Photo courtesy Rep. Laurie Pohutsky.
Business Michigan’s ‘Shecession’ Could Set Working Women Back a Decade, But There Is a Plan to Help

The sharp decline of women in the workforce caused by the pandemic may have lasting damage on women's careers. That could set workplace equity back unless decisive action is taken.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 2, 2021 3:39 pm EDT
Social Justice Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman
Social Justice A Journey to Equality: The Real State of Michigan Pride in 2021

The Republican-controlled legislature is promoting bigotry against transgender youth while symbolically recognizing Pride for the first time. That worries state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 16, 2021 3:43 pm EDT
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Commentary Why Calling Michigan’s Leaders ‘Witches’ Is the Perfect Summary of Modern Sexism

In response to the latest in a long line of misogynist scandals in the Legislature, a group called Michigan Witches Against Patriarchy is protesting at the Capitol Wednesday.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel April 14, 2021 4:22 pm EDT
Law and Policy Natalie Johnson and Megan Oswalt tried to get married at a wedding venue in southern Michigan. The venue said no.
Law and Policy Michiganders Can Still Be Evicted for Being LBGTQ. Here’s How to Change That.

They started out fighting for their dream wedding, but ended up with a court ruling that made LGBTQ Michiganders vulnerable to evictions.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 19, 2021 11:52 am EDT
Coronavirus Many of Michigan's elderly nursing home residents cannot accept visitors. Photo via Shutterstock.
Coronavirus Michigan’s Massive Nursing Home Vaccination Success May Help Reunite Families

Visitation rules for nursing homes are being revised thanks to the successful efforts to vaccinate Michiganders in long-term care.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 4, 2021 3:12 pm EST

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Politics Lansing, Michigan, USA - September 24, 2016: View from the public "peanut gallery" of the house of representatives of the state of Michigan in Lansing.
Politics 3 Things the Michigan Legislature Is Looking to Tackle in 2021

The next session for the Legislature has proposals from established Representatives, new faces, and from the people of Michigan themselves.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 11, 2020 2:24 pm EST
Politics Stephanie Chang, Bridget Mary McCormack, Brenda Lawrence, Rashida Tlaib and Laurie Pohutsky.
Politics Michigan’s Five Most Influential Progressive Women Who Will Shape 2021

Those women from Michigan continue to be decisive voices in policy both in Lansing and across the nation. Here are five leading ladies to watch next year.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 7, 2020 4:09 pm EST