Stories tagged: "Roe v. Wade"

Elections Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden will be taking a seat at the Michigan Supreme Court come January. Photo: Kyra Harris Bolden
Elections ‘The stakes couldn’t be higher’: Abortion, democracy and the woman who could be Michigan’s first Black woman justice

“I did not raise my hand initially to run for Michigan Supreme Court and be pregnant,” Bolden, holding her now eight-week-old daughter Emerson, said. “That was not on my radar.”

Grace Panetta, The 19th Grace Panetta, The 19th October 19, 2022 5:59 pm EDT
Opinion Carol Glanville, who represents the 74th district in the Michigan House of Representatives, writes about her experience on the House floor last week. (Photo: Carol Glanville)
Opinion Op-Ed: ‘Here’s what happened last week when I tried to speak on reproductive freedom in the Michigan House’ – Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker)

"With no voting days scheduled before November, it was likely our last stand to try to restore women’s rights in Michigan that have rolled back 50 years."

'Gander Reader 'Gander Reader October 7, 2022 9:45 am EDT
Education Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) stands in solidarity with with Everytown for Gun Safety. Bayer has her sights set on education for the next legislative session. (Senator Rosemary Bayer via Facebook)
Education Meet MI Leader: Rosemary Bayer Eyes Progress on Education and Reproductive Freedom

Rosemary Bayer wants to turn post-Roe panic into action this November. She has her sights set on taking reproductive freedom to the Legislature in Michigan.

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell September 14, 2022 11:48 am EDT
Courts Voters in November could get an opportunity to add abortion rights to the state constitution.
Courts Court Shuts Down Lawmakers Amid Abortion Fight in Michigan

A decision from a three-judge panel at the Court of Appeals means that abortion is still fully legal in all 83 counties across Michigan.

Associated Press Associated Press August 25, 2022 9:48 am EDT
Healthcare FILE PHOTO: A crowd of people gather outside the Supreme Court, early Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published Monday night in Politico. It's unclear if the draft represents the court's final word on the matter. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the authenticity of the draft Politico posted, which if verified marks a shocking revelation of the high court's secretive deliberation process, particularly before a case is formally decided. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Healthcare ‘It Doesn’t Matter What County You Live in Now’: Abortion is Legal Across Michigan

A judge's Friday ruling prevents county prosecutors in Michigan from charging abortion providers with felonies. It's expected to hold until voters can decide.

Lisa Hayes Lisa Hayes August 19, 2022 3:50 pm EDT

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
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This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
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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
Technology Privacy advocates are watching for new moves by law enforcement agencies in states with abortion bans.
Technology Democrats Widen Scrutiny of Tech Over Abortion Data Privacy

Democratic representatives—like US Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn)—are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion.

Associated Press Associated Press July 22, 2022 1:43 pm EDT