Danielle Atkinson
Danielle Atkinson, the founder and executive director of Mothering Justice, talks about the political organizing efforts of Black women in America.
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Michigan's U.S. Senate Race
Primary: 8th District U.S. Congressional Race
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Various campaign websitesWithout a Kildee on the November ballot, Republicans have high hopes of winning a seat Democrats have held for more than half a century. -
Campaign websitesIncumbent Rep. Dan Kildee's decision not to seek re-election in 2024 could possibly put at risk a half century of Democratic control of the seat representing Flint.
The Issues Important to Michigan
Don't know where presidential candidates stand on issues that matter to Michigan? Start here
With primaries coming up, here are presidential candidate positions on five topics that matter to this state: EVs, housing, foreign investment, infrastructure, and PFAS.
Michiganders would like to hear presidential candidates address the problem of changing weather patterns on aging infrastructure
As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders and others about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to infrastructure and climate change.
There's a divide between Michiganders over whether foreign investment is a good thing
As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see on foreign investment.
Michiganders want to know what presidential candidates plan to do about the growing housing shortage
As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see on housing.
PFAS contamination has grown in Michigan to the point that some Michiganders say presidential leadership is needed to deal with it
As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see on “forever chemicals."
Michiganders disagree on what kind of presidential leadership on electric vehicles they would like to see
As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see on EVs.
Voting 101
Why a primary election matters so much
How primaries work and why it’s extra important to vote in them.
Vote with confidence: Start with the issues
Use this quiz and candidate scorecard to decide what issues to prioritize when you vote.
Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot
How to find information about candidates and issues on your ballot
How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance
When a candidate has held public office before, you can learn a lot about how much that candidate has achieved and how they interact with other officials.
Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns
Understanding how this influence works and how to navigate it can make you a more confident voter
What to know before you go to the polls in Detroit
Make a plan to vote! If you’re voting on Election Day, get your transportation in order, find your polling place by looking it up here and learn more about what you will find at the polls.
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On today's episode, we sat down with Danielle Atkinson to learn about Black women's political organizing efforts in Michigan, learned about the impact of Canadian wildfires on Michigan air quality from Keith Matheny, and heard from two of Michigan's candidates to replace Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate. -
On today’s episode, we talk with Dearborn’s Mayor about the recent news of Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, and how the Dearborn community has responded to the news. Additionally, we talk with the host of It’s Been A Minute on how America will respond to a Black female president.
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Biden said stepping aside was “the best way to unite" the country. He also said he would spend his last six months focusing on issues like Supreme Court reform, cancer research and Middle East peace. -
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the Federal Election Commission works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race. -
On today's episode of the Stateside podcast, we hear from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, a longtime friend of President Biden's, on his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Then, some presidential politics analysis from Michigan Public's political correspondents. -
Vice President Kamala Harris could be inheriting some of the opposition President Joe Biden faced on the campaign trail now that Biden has dropped out of the race. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president and has assumed a leadership role in the campaign. -
Today, Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, longtime friend of Joe Biden, on the President’s decision to step away from the presidential race. Then, what went down at Donald Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids this past Saturday — his first public appearance since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania just over a week ago. Plus, what Kamala Harris’ campaign entry means for a Michigan electorate that sometimes clashed with Joe Biden.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement of support for Biden's choice to lead the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Monday morning. -
Trump repeatedly insulted Joe Biden at the rally and said "our country is finished" if Biden wins in November.
