Stories tagged: "Planned Parenthood"

Courts Abortion rights protesters attend a rally outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Courts Michiganders Will Have the Chance to Vote on Reproductive Freedom in November After High Court Ruling

All Michiganders who are registered to vote—not just politicians and judges—will decide whether reproductive freedoms are constitutionally protected in the state at the General Election on Nov. 8.

The 'Gander Staff The 'Gander Staff September 9, 2022 9:33 am EDT
Crime If convicted of the arson charge, Brereton faces a minimum of five (but up to 20) years in prison.
Crime Man Charged in Planned Parenthood Clinic Fire in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO—A man who made a video describing abortion as genocide was arrested for a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Thursday. Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw was charged in federal court with committing arson at an organization that receives government money. Fire was set Sunday with fuel and a...

Associated Press Associated Press August 5, 2022 9:24 am EDT
Politics Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon stands next to former President Donald Trump. (Tudor Dixon via Facebook)
Politics Tudor Dixon on the Issues: Forced Birth, Bigotry and the Big Lie

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon bills herself as a “political outsider” who will make the state more friendly to families and business, but in many ways, her priorities may threaten to make Michigan less welcoming.

James O'Rourke James O'Rourke July 25, 2022 4:05 pm EDT
Elections Voters cast their Election Day ballots at a rural high school. (AP Photo/Janie Osborne)
Elections Michigan Voters May Decide Four Ballot Proposals in November

Voters in Michigan could decide the fate of four separate ballot issues at the general election.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski July 12, 2022 4:38 pm EDT
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Health Explainer: Key Terms to Know Amid Michigan’s Battle for Abortions Rights 

As part of our ongoing coverage, we’ve assembled the following glossary to help readers better understand the situation at play.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans June 29, 2022 3:19 pm EDT

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Ashley Lefebvre and Ian Jones hold the ashes of their baby, who they named Rowan, while posing for a portrait in their home in Clay, N.Y., on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Ashley Lefebvre had a surgical abortion this past May because the baby had Down syndrome and other abnormalities that were likely fatal. The baby would've been the couple's first child. (AP Photo/Lauren Petracca) Family These Women Had To End Wanted Pregnancies. Here Are Their Stories.
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Healthcare An abortion rights rally at Michigan Capitol in Lansing, 2019. (Rachel Goodhew/ Shutterstock)
Healthcare Abortions Are Still Legal in Michigan—At Least for Now 

Seven things to know about abortion access in Michigan after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 24, 2022 11:38 am EDT
Courts An abortion rights rally at Michigan Capitol in Lansing, 2019. (Rachel Goodhew/ Shutterstock)
Courts A Michigan Nurse Gives an Inside Look at What Losing ‘Roe’ Could Mean for Patients

"I know for a fact that when you make abortion illegal, it does not stop abortion from happening," Labor, delivery and abortion-care nurse Ashia George said. "I worry about the people who will try to do it themselves and maybe are not doing it in a safe manner— they could get injured or die."

Kaishi Chhabra Kaishi Chhabra May 10, 2022 10:23 am EDT