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Whitmer implores Michigan Supreme Court to decide whether state constitution protects abortion rights

By Steve Neavling

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Supreme Court to “immediately” decide whether the state constitution protects abortion rights after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday. In the motion, attorneys for Whitmer say the court’s insight is “urgently needed.”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Is it ‘sexual preferences’ or just plain racism?

Pride and preference

By Dan Savage

Racism is a problem in the gay community, some people within are unfairly and cruelly marginalized, and we all need to confront our own prejudices.

Nearly 40 years ago, a Metro Times reporter helped turn the killing of Vincent Chin into a movement for Asian American rights

‘It’s not fair’

By Lee DeVito

Helen Zia at a 1983 rally for Vincent Chin in Detroit.

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Kisa was an elderly Amur tiger at almost 19 years old. Typically their life expectancy is 10-15 years.

By Randiah Camille Green

Detroit Zoo's oldest tiger dies at 18

Detroit is offering help to residents facing eviction.

By Steve Neavling

Duggan unveils plan to help residents facing eviction as state aid about to expire

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The Michigan Pride rally at the state Capitol in Lansing on June 26, 2022.

By Laina G. Stebbins, Michigan Advance

Capitol Pride strikes chord of resistance in newly post-Roe Michigan

Detroiters march for abortion rights following news that ‘Roe v. Wade’ could soon be overturned.

By Steve Neavling

Abortion rights advocates pledge to fight for reproductive autonomy in Michigan

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Michigan capitol building.

By Steve Neavling

Justice Department subpoenas Trump campaign aide in Michigan over fake elector scheme

Michigan State Capitol.

By Steve Neavling

Michigan GOP state House bill would ban most abortions after conception

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Wiz Khalifa brings his weed brand to Michigan and Jack White is going to perform in Flint (finally): The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week

By Alex Washington

Wiz Khalifa brings his weed brand to Michigan and Jack White is going to perform in Flint (finally): The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week

Babyface Ray (left) and BabyTron.

By Alex Washington

Two Detroit rappers are on the 2022 XXL Freshman list and a local pastry chef wins a James Beard Award: The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week

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Wiz Khalifa brings his weed brand to Michigan and Jack White is going to perform in Flint (finally): The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week

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Wiz Khalifa brings his weed brand to Michigan and Jack White is going to perform in Flint (finally): The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week

Michigan breathalyzer technician sentenced to 9 months in jail for falsifying documents

By Steve Neavling

Two men were busted falsely certifying the accuracy of breathalyzer tests in Michigan.

The myth of violent, liberal cities

By Jeffrey C. Billman

The myth of violent, liberal cities

Detroit Zoo's oldest tiger dies at 18

By Randiah Camille Green

Kisa was an elderly Amur tiger at almost 19 years old. Typically their life expectancy is 10-15 years.

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