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State Republicans attack voting rights in nationwide lame-duck sabotage

Legislators across four key swing states are taking aim at voting rights.

On Dec 5, 2018 by David Gilmour

Primary elections were held in Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Washington and Missouri on Tuesday–with the most watched race in Ohio's 12th Congressional district essentially too close to call.

Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s elections

Several elections were held in Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Washington and Missouri

On Aug 8, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Bernie Sanders-backed gubernatorial candidate?

He's the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of the Midwest.

On Aug 7, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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An Amish man in Michigan has started his own horse-and-buggy ‘Uber’ service

No engine, no problem.

On Aug 5, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen

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Emails reveal Michigan Republicans were super stoked to do some gerrymandering

One email says the wanted to pack 'Dem garbage' in specific districts.

On Jul 26, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Dollar store figurine depicts white cherub placing foot on Black cherub’s head

The figurine supposedly represents the Archangel Michael standing triumphantly over Satan.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

Michigan Attorney General candidate Dana Nessel drags male politicians who have sexually harassed women in her political ad.

This woman’s campaign ad shows how pathetically low the bar is for men in office

'Who can you trust most not to show you their penis in a professional setting?'

On Nov 30, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Report: Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint over sexual harassment

His settlement exposes Congress' secretive system for investigating sexual harassment.

On Nov 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Michigan judge awards rapist joint child custody without consulting mother

This is believed to be the first case of its kind in Michigan.

On Oct 7, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Kid Rock accused of violating election law; Kid Rock says, ‘Go F**k Yourselves’

Kid Rock does not mince words.

On Sep 2, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Michigan health chief faces involuntary manslaughter, misconduct charges in Flint water crisis

A total of 15 current or former government officials have been charged.

On Jun 14, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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As many as 100 girls may have been subject to female genital mutilation in Michigan

Two doctors face up to life in prison.

On Jun 8, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Little Miss Flint

The internet says #ImWithMari after Little Miss Flint opened up about being cyberbullied

Little Miss Flint isn't letting the cyberbullies stand in her way.

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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University of Michigan family credits social media with helping recover priceless memories of late 5-year-old

'Words can’t express how happy we are.'

On Apr 15, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Michigan mayor allegedly calls black people ‘chimps’, old women ‘dried-up c**ts’

Mayor Jim Fouts is not new to controversy.

On Jan 16, 2017 by Jessica Machado