Michigan Police Don Riot Gear and Pepper Spray As Workers Protest Anti-Union Laws

by Seth Freed Wessler on December 11 2012, 5:27PM

Pro-union protesters in Lansing today were met by Michigan State Police in riot gear and wielding pepper spray.

Topics: Economy, /NOW

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Michigan Poised to Become 24th ‘Right-to-Work’ State

by Seth Freed Wessler on December 7 2012, 12:35PM

It’s payback time for Michigan’s Republicans.

Topics: Economy, /NOW

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Michigan Students Fight Florida Pastor’s Anti-Muslim Attacks

by Jamilah King on October 10 2012, 9:53AM

They’re fighting hate with love. And winning.

Topics: /NOW

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A Case Study in How Kris Kobach’s Cabal Aims to Remake Election Law

by Brentin Mock on July 5 2012, 10:20AM

The battle unfolding in Michigan this week illustrates how a 15-state consortium of rightwing elections officials—who are willing to say anything to advance the voter fraud meme—plan to dismantle voting rights.

Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics

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The Auto Bailout Saved Michigan—If You Don’t Count Black Workers

by Shani O. Hilton on February 29 2012, 9:43AM

Mitt Romney and President Obama have slugged it out over the Detroit bailout. It’s clear at this point that the bailout revived the auto industry. But thus far, it’s not been enough to heal the most ailing part of Michigan’s economy: black employment.

Topics: Economy, Jobs Crisis

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Michigan ICE, Accused of Abuse and Racial Profiling, Clears Itself of Wrongdoing

by Julianne Hing on August 12 2011, 10:53AM

Immigrant rights advocates continue to press for accountability in an agency they say is corrupt.

Topics: Immigration

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Labor Wars: Michigan is the New Wisconsin

by Akiba Solomon on June 29 2011, 10:04AM

GOP-appointed emergency managers have unchecked power over Michigan’s public purse strings. We should all be very afraid.

Topics: Politics

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How the Hunt for Bin Laden Made U.S. Muslims and Immigrants Threats

by Seth Freed Wessler on May 4 2011, 10:07AM

The massive national security apparatus built in the wake of 9/11 reshaped life at our borders and in our communities.

Topics: National Security, Osama Bin Laden

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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s Financial Martial Law on Poor Cities

by Rinku Sen on March 25 2011, 10:11AM

The state’s GOP shows Wisconsin how to truly steal from workers and give to corporate power.

Topics: Detroit Schools, Economy, Rinku Sen

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Undocumented Workers Exploited in Michigan Oil Clean Up

by Jamilah King on August 31 2010, 6:18PM

The Michigan Messenger reports a Texas company had been busing in undocumented workers to work 14 hour days for $800 a week.

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Michigan Football Team Observes Ramadan, Puts NYC to Shame

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 16 2010, 5:45PM

For high schoolers, observing the holy month is about being practical, not overtly political.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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Green Jobs Are Getting Outsourced, Too

by Seth Freed Wessler on August 13 2010, 9:15AM

Another reason why relying only on the private sector to restart the labor market won’t work.

Topics: Economy

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