National Politics
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One of the country’s largest grassroots networks is backing Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
The new endorsement from Indivisible will plug El-Sayed into a massive, coast-to-coast volunteer operation in a race that could help decide which party controls the US Senate.
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William Lawrence is betting Michigan’s 7th Congressional District is ready for a fight
The East Lansing native and Sunrise Movement co-founder thinks an anti-billionaire, anti-war campaign can win over voters in Mid-Michigan. First, he has to survive the primary.
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Michigan lawmakers and parents are done waiting for Big Tech to protect kids
US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow says Big Tech’s exploitation of kids is a policy failure—not a parenting problem. A Michigan mom who lost her daughter agrees.
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Mike Rogers’ campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers is facing new scrutiny over the faith coalition tied to his campaign.
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What Trump’s latest marijuana reclassification actually means for Michigan stoners
The federal government is finally acknowledging that marijuana has real medical value. But Michigan consumers largely moved on from medical weed years ago.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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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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Dearborn’s mayor says his city is testing solutions to Michigan’s biggest problems
Dearborn is growing faster than most cities in Michigan. That’s forcing Mayor Abdullah Hammoud to rethink housing, public safety, and how the city funds major projects.
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Lawmakers and faith leaders demand Southfield building owners cancel lease used by ICE
Elected officials who represent Southfield on the state and federal level joined faith leaders and community members to demand that REDICO, the building management of One Towne Square in Southfield, where ICE is using an office leased to the US General Services Administration for its legal team, cancel the lease in a Wednesday afternoon press…
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Progressive leaders join Detroit-area officials to demand Congress reject Iran war funding
Anti-war grassroots groups spoke out this week against President Donald Trump’s war against Iran and called on Michigan’s congressional delegation to vote against giving Trump the authority to expand and prolong the effort.
