Stories tagged: "Laurie Pohutsky"

Law and Policy FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, people carry signs supporting voting rights and former Vice President Joe Biden, during a "Souls to the Polls" march in Model City, Miami. A tough road lies ahead for Biden who will need to chart a path forward to unite a bitterly divided nation and address America’s fraught history of racism that manifested this year through the convergence of three national crises. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Law and Policy A Loophole in Michigan Lets Laws Get Passed Without Checks and Balances

Passing a law in Michigan in 2021 looks less like Schoolhouse Rock and more like schoolyard drama thanks to a loophole in our Constitution.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 14, 2021 2:31 pm EDT
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
Commentary Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman
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

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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
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