Voter Stories
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Opinion: Protecting trans youth: A not-so-humble stepmother’s reason for voting in 2024
I sent my MAGA in-laws a series of postcards recently. Each one ended with, “Please think of this/these fact(s) and your granddaughter when you vote in November. Love, Erica.” Considering their granddaughter/my stepdaughter is a young transgender woman, I thought it was the most delicate way to approach the GOP elephant in the room.
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Opinion: Be a child care voter this year
Moms know that child care is a life-shaping issue for their own families. Many are at risk of being forced onto public assistance if they can’t find the affordable care that makes it possible for them to stay in the workforce. But too many moms don’t know which candidates support the solutions they need.
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Meet the Michigan woman who started with a single sign—and ended up creating a movement to protect reproductive health care
With more than 45,000 followers across her social media accounts, OB-GYN PA-C Nikki Sapiro Vinckier is using her platform to combat misinformation about reproductive health.
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Michigan parents say Harris’ plan to expand the child tax credit would be ‘a great help’
A new plan from Vice President Kamala Harris could provide a key financial lifeline for Michigan families who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Michigan voters share why they’re supporting Kamala Harris at Flint rally
Thousands of Michiganders packed inside a large hockey arena in Flint this month to see Vice President Kamala Harris make her fourth campaign stop in Michigan since she became the Democratic nominee for president of the United States.
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West Michigan drag queens want to help Gen-Z ‘Slay the Vote’ this fall
There’s a lot on the line this fall for Gen Z, especially those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. In West Michigan, a group of local drag artists has committed themselves to being a reliable resource for young voters before they go to the polls this November.
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Opinion: As a Polish American, Donald Trump’s words are a clear threat to me and my community
Robert Shimkoski, a member of the Detroit area Polish American community, shares how Trump’s disregard for Ukraine and praise of Putin are a direct threat to Polish Americans and the values of freedom and democracy.
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How this young Detroit activist found his voice—and is helping other LGBTQ+ people find theirs
Motivated by his brother’s death, a 23-year-old from Detroit has devoted his life to fighting hate and empowering others.
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Opinion: The Republican Party will not protect the people I love
From LGBTQ+ rights, to gun safety, and reproductive freedom, college student Noah Johnson is voting to protect the rights of the people he loves.
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VIDEO: How would Project 2025 hurt Michigan workers?
@gandernewsroom Michigan labor union leaders—like Brandice Mullen—are speaking out against ex-President Donald Trump and his Project 2025 vision for America. “Trump’s Project 2025 couldn’t be more wrong for Michigan,” Mullen said at a recent press conference. “It will weaken the middle class and make working families pay the cost.” ♬ original sound – The Gander…
