Women’s 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 free family planning program reaches 20K in 1st year
After launching its “Plan First!” program just over a year ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the program has provided family planning services to nearly 20,000 residents.
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Democratic-backed Michigan Supreme Court candidates field questions at voter forum
Three of the four candidates running for the state Supreme Court joined a recent panel discussion to outline their vision for justice in Michigan.
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Gwen Walz speaks along with other women in Michigan against Trump’s vision for abortion
The future that former president Donald Trump has planned for women is “terrifying”, First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz told a crowd in Lansing.
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Mid-Michigan woman shares her story of life-saving abortion in Hertel congressional campaign ad
Several ads supporting Democratic candidates this cycle have featured women sharing their stories about abortion and reproductive health care.
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Shifting majority on state’s top court could spell big changes for Michiganders’ rights
Conservative judges could score a majority on the Michigan Supreme Court with victories in November—and their decisions would carry some big ramifications for Michiganders’ basic civil rights.
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Pregnant moms in Kalamazoo will get help giving their babies a strong start in 2025—with cash
The groundbreaking program is already working to reduce infant poverty and mortality in Flint—and both Gov. Whitmer and VP Harris plan to build on its success for families in 2025.
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Opinion: Ignore Project 2025 at your own risk
Shanay Watson-Whittaker Michigan Director for Reproductive Freedom for All, warns that a second Trump and Project 2025 term could threaten Michigan’s abortion rights despite recent state protections.
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Trump leaves 1.4 million Michiganders hanging on ‘concepts of a plan’ for affordable healthcare
Federal legislation that provides more than 1.4 million Michiganders with affordable access to health insurance could be on the chopping block next year—and ex-President Donald Trump has made clear that he has no real plans to replace it.
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Opinion: Bridging the generational divide through political representation
Mai Xiong, a current State Representative and candidate for re-election in Michigan, advocates for a stronger future for Michigan women and families.
