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Michigan Senate approves long-sought civil rights protections for sexual orientation, gender identity

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to ban discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, marking a legislative turning point that came after decades of debate in state government.

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Slotkin preps Senate run after winning tough reelection bid

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow

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‘You’ve got to deliver’: Democrats take charge in Michigan

Come January, Democrats will be in charge of Michigan state government for the first time in nearly 40 years

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'You've got to deliver': Democrats take charge in Michigan

Come January, Democrats will be in charge of Michigan state government for the first time in nearly 40 years

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Carl P. Leubsdorf: A study in contrasts of where the 2 parties are going

When Washington’s Gridiron Club announced that Mallory McMorrow would be the Democratic speaker at its winter dinner, a surprising number of the political correspondents in its ranks were baffled.

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Why the Democrats’ biggest wins of the midterms weren’t in Washington DC

Breaking Republican strangleholds over state capitols gives Democrats an advantage in the fight for voting, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

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Abortion rights take center stage in race between two women vying for Michigan governor

DETROIT — Linda Ostrander has a dozen signs in her front yard supporting Republican candidates up and down the ballot, including Tudor Dixon, a former conservative news anchor running for governor.

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Results in the five most expensive Democratic Michigan Senate primaries

Democratic primary elections for all 38 districts in the Michigan State Senate took place on Aug. 2, 2022. Of the 38 districts up for election in 2022, 14 had a Democratic primary election with more than one candidate.

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Mallory McMorrow spent more than any other Democratic State Senate candidate or officeholder in Michigan

Michigan Democratic State Senate candidates and officeholders have spent $3.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Mallory McMorrow has spent more than any other Democrat.

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Mallory McMorrow raised more than any other Democratic State Senate candidate or officeholder in Michigan

Michigan Democratic State Senate candidates and officeholders have raised $6.1 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Mallory McMorrow has raised more than any other Democrat.

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The top fundraisers in the Michigan State Senate

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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Republicans claimed Supreme Court simply returned abortion laws to states – but are now pushing ‘fetal personhood’ in Congress

Congressional Democrats warn GOP is ‘openly planning to impose a national ban on abortion’

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LGBTQ people urge Democrats to forcefully reject GOP attacks

Democratic political candidates are struggling to counter a barrage of GOP attacks targeting LGBTQ people, particularly transgender people

The Independent UK

First Thing: Moscow to deepen ties with China as west pledges more weapons

Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow will depend only on ‘reliable’ countries. Plus, what we have got wrong about sleep

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The ‘straight, white, Christian, suburban mom’ taking on Republicans at their own game

Mallory McMorrow’s riposte to a hurtful slander that she wanted to ‘groom’ children went viral and has been hailed as a midterms blueprint for Democrats

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Accusations of 'grooming' are the latest political attack — with homophobic origins

Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What counternarrative are activists using to win over public opinion?

Axios

Dems start punching back against GOP’s “culture war” attacks

The barrage of "culture war" messaging is working, and Democrats now realize they can no longer ignore it.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Lawmaker's eloquent takedown of right-wing toxicity should serve as a blueprint

A blueprint for battling the toxic extremism currently gripping much of the Republican Party was provided last week by, of all sources, a Democratic state legislator in Michigan. In a floor speech that went viral, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow issued an epic takedown of a Republican colleague who’d called her…

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Barrett fundraising appeal claims 'your child' to get 'gender reassignment' surgery

A fundraising appeal from a Republican congressional candidate in Michigan claimed to confirm an appointment for a child's "gender reassignment" surgery the following day, urging the recipient to click through if they have "any issues" with the operation.

The Independent UK

GOP candidate sends campaign message claiming ‘your child’ is scheduled for ‘gender reassignment surgery’

Michigan congresswoman condemns opponent’s message as ‘cynical attempts to dial up hate and division in order to raise money’

Salon

The Michigan Dem standing up to the GOP

In a viral video, Michigan senator castigates Republican colleague over accusations of "grooming" kindergarteners

The Independent UK

Michigan lawmaker's forceful speech rebuts 'grooming' attack

A Michigan lawmaker, mother and LGBTQ rights supporter who was accused by a Republican colleague of wanting to “groom” schoolchildren says her impassioned response resonated because people are sick of such attacks

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Michigan state senator gains national spotlight pushing back against 'hateful garbage'

LANSING, Mich. — A five-minute speech from Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow gained national attention Tuesday and more than 9 million views on social media as the Royal Oak Democrat spoke out against an attack by Republican Sen. Lana Theis of Brighton.

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Democrat who went viral for blasting ‘groomer’ slur accuses GOP of using ‘full fringe QAnon hateful rhetoric’

‘This moment is going to require straight, white, Christian, suburban moms to stand up and get uncomfortable and say this is not okay’

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Michigan Democrat blasts GOP ‘groomer’ slurs and school censorship efforts in powerful speech: ‘We will not let hate win’

‘I want every child in this state to feel seen, heard and supported, not marginalised and targeted because they are not straight, white and Christian’

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