State History
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That one time in Michigan: When an abolitionist called Battle Creek home
Sojourner Truth, the legendary activist, lived in Michigan for more than 20 years, using her powerful voice to fight for abolition, women’s rights, and equality.
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That one time in Michigan: When a town disappeared into the sand
The lumber town that logged itself to death.
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7 big things Democrats did with their majority in Lansing
Over the past two years, Michigan Democrats have used their majority control in both chambers of the state Legislature—and the governor’s office—to pass hundreds of bills
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‘Civil rights firewall’: Advocates urge Michigan Dems to pass voting rights laws
Voting rights advocates are calling on Michigan lawmakers to pass the Voting Rights Act—which would formally codify protections against voting discrimination into state law.
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2024 in Review: What Michigan news stories grabbed the biggest headlines this year?
It was another memorable year for the state of Michigan.
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Rooted in Tradition: How Michigan’s Christmas tree industry is keeping the holiday spirit alive
Family farms—and traditions—help Michigan produce more Christmas trees than almost every other state in the country.
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Report: Wetland loss could cost Michiganders billions in flood damage
After the loss of key federal wetlands protections in 2023, scientists are warning the damage this change could bring to wetlands would also bring billions of dollars of flood damage with it.
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That one time in Michigan: When a Cornish pastry became a UP staple
A quick history of the Upper Peninsula’s most famous food.
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That one time in Michigan: When prisoners of war helped to fill a labor shortage
How thousands of POWs assisted in Michigan’s agricultural sector during World War II.
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Weed the People: Why Michigan’s cannabis voters hold the key to the November election
With voter turnout expected to be crucial again in November, particularly in battleground states like Michigan, cannabis voters can once again play a pivotal role in deciding the election results.
