Michigan

UAW pushes economics to get voters to the polls in Michigan

November 2, 2018 By Special to People’s World

In Michigan, it's economics.

Voter rights propositions look like winners in battleground state of Michigan

October 29, 2018 By Roberta Wood

With voter suppression sweeping the country, Michigan activists are going on the counteroffensive with an effort called “Promote the Vote.”

U.S. Olympic Committee tries to remove itself as defendant in Nassar lawsuits

July 25, 2018 By Al Neal

USOC claims there are no legal grounds to sue it because Nassar was never its direct employee.

$500 million settlement reached for victims of Michigan State’s Nassar

May 18, 2018 By Al Neal

Rachael Denhollander, a survivor, said, "Moving forward...means continuing to advocate, call for accountability, and stand for those who have yet to have a voice."

Water contamination big issue in Michigan governor’s race

April 13, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

A class-action lawsuit by state and attorneys for Flint’s schoolchildren is settled agreeing to universal screening of Flint students for lead poisoning, including in-depth blood testing. But many say this is still not enough.