MI: Civil Rights
New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African
Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …
Michigan voting: Major changes enhance access for fall elections
Michigan's upcoming fall elections will highlight significant strides in voting accessibility. Recent measures, such as nine days of early voting and …
Trump attempts appeal to Michigan's waning Biden support
Early voting for primaries in Michigan began this weekend. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., in a change from Democratic support, urged voters to block …
Questioning of Muslim American judicial nominee called 'irrelevant,' 'hostile'
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has drawn fire for his questioning of the first Muslim American judicial nominee. Hawley, along with Sen. Tom Cotton…
Postal Workers become largest union to demand ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation's largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's war with Hamas plays out…
Increasingly, politics make their way into students' college choices
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Michigan News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News …
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week. Introduced in June, Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 …
Early voting available soon for some Michiganders
CLARIFICATION: Information has been added to clarify that there are multiple pilot programs, and that early voting will not be widely available in …
Michigan Residents Pay Among Highest Water Bills in U.S.
Michigan water rates have surged more than 40% since 2010, and it is a trend that's expected to continue as cities and utilities work to upgrade …
Art Collaboration This Weekend for Black August in Detroit
Communities around the country and in Michigan are celebrating Black August and promoting liberation of all diversities. Anthony Baber, director of …
Muslim Rights Group Sues Michigan Sheriff Over Forced Hijab Removal
A Muslim rights group is taking the Kent County Sheriff's Office to court for forcing a Michigan woman to remove her hijab for a booking photo…
Michigan Senate Passes CROWN Act to Prevent Hair Discrimination
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation to confirm wearing natural hair should not prevent anyone from rising in the workplace, in education or in …