WASHINGTON — “Mass deportation now!” is a catchphrase for the Trump presidential campaign, as the Republican nominee proposes a crackdown on immigration that would oust thousands of undocumented people. Often citing a…
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With Harris on the ballot, Democrats work to build momentum for bigger youth vote
WASHINGTON — Democratic and left-leaning youth organizing groups have seized on a new opportunity to rally younger voters now that Vice President Kamala Harris is their party’s presidential nominee. Young adult voters — including millions…
Harris tells UAW workers, ‘We stand for the dignity of work,’ and vows to fight for them
Dozens of United Auto Workers (UAW) members rallied on Thursday in Wayne to support Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. “I am so deeply honored…
Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed religious organization that says abortion is the “greatest atrocity facing”…
‘There is more work to do’: Gilchrist, local advocates talk barriers for Michigan workers
Michigan’s government has attempted to remove some barriers for people who want to work, like a lack of access to transportation, health care and childcare, but there is still progress to be…
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy…
House GOP announce plans to bring back Right to Work, Snyder-era economic policies
A day after state House Democrats won two special elections to regain a majority, Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan “to grow local economies” that included rolling back regulations and reversing some…
Lake Superior is warming fast. Its national parks are starting work to cut fossil fuels
This coverage is made possible through a partnership with IPR and Grist, a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. As national parks around…
Report: Michigan women still work harder to earn less than men, but gap is slowly closing
Michigan women earn almost 20 cents less per dollar than their male counterparts, while having less opportunity to work full-time. That’s according to the second Women in Michigan Workforce Report, a collaboration…
Whitmer says her budget plan builds on work to close racial health gaps
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday outlined elements of her state budget proposal with Detroit parents. “This budget is focused on producing outcomes for children and for families throughout Michigan,” Whitmer said during…