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September 11, 2025 Michigan

Advocates warn of harms to trans youth as Corewell Health ends gender affirming care for patients under 18

As another health system bows to pressure from the Trump administration, Erin Knott, the executive director of Equality Michigan said it was “devastating to see yet another healthcare giant turn its back on transgender youth and their families.”

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September 10, 2025

Malynda Hale: I’m Not Leaving Progressivism — But We Need to Have a Talk

Lasting change requires nuance, humility, and grace

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September 10, 2025 Nevada

Nevada to be hit hard by SNAP cuts

Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, including children, are at risk of losing food support amid federal rollbacks by the Trump Administration.

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September 9, 2025 Texas

Texas’ newest abortion law allows $100,000 rewards for snitching on pregnant women

Gov. Abbott’s next abortion law includes a $100,000 reward for snitching on pregnant women in your family.

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national news & analysis

September 9, 2025

Trump wants to solve housing the way he solves everything else: alone

COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones speaks with lawmakers to examine Trump's emergency housing declaration strategy.

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September 4, 2025 Wisconsin

EPA ousts WI biologist months after signing a letter criticizing Trump’s policies

Alexander Cole recently lost his job with the Environmental Protection Agency. His firing comes after signing a letter criticizing President Trump’s policies.

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op-ed

September 4, 2025

Serena Zets: Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt

Senator Ernst’s callousness signals a bigger problem for Republicans

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September 3, 2025 Virginia

Democrats launch tour to hold Earle-Sears accountable for downplaying Trump’s job cuts

Thousands of federal workers in Virginia have lost their jobs, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has struggled to respond without seeming dismissive of their struggles.

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national news & analysis

September 3, 2025

4 dynamics shaping the shutdown talks

COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones shares what you need to know ahead of the Sept. 30 government shutdown deadline

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op-ed

September 3, 2025

Kyrstin Schuette: The Overlooked Frontline of Democracy

While redistricting dominates headlines, school board elections are quietly shaping America’s future.

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op-ed

August 29, 2025

George Cassidy Payne: The Fragility of Fear

Why Authoritarianism Endures and How It Ends

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op-ed

August 28, 2025

Ricky Holder: Back Families. Balance the Books.

Democrats should advance a family agenda that links to real deficit reduction.

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