Apr 15 What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights Act and further safeguard elections. Continue reading
Apr 11 Muslim leaders are ‘out of words’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza By Chris Megerian, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The fractured relationship could jeopardize the Democratic president's reelection campaign and help pave the way for Republican Donald Trump to return to the White House. Continue reading
Apr 04 Michigan lawmakers are considering a state-level MENA category. Here’s what that would mean By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Two state bills would work in tandem with new federal guidelines for collecting race and ethnicity data for people with origins in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA). Advocates say it's a long overdue change that would better serve… Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 4:24 Michigan Democratic Party chair discusses ‘uncommitted’ primary voters By Matt Loffman, Shrai Popat Voters in Michigan are casting their votes in that state's presidential primary. Some Democratic activists say they're hoping to send a message to President Biden, by voting "uncommitted." It follows growing frustration among some Muslim and Arab Americans over the… Continue watching
Feb 27 What ‘uncommitted’ voters in Michigan want By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Casting an “uncommitted” vote on the Democratic presidential primary ballot is intended as a show of discontent for President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Feb 08 Biden aides meet with Arab American leaders in Michigan, aiming to mend political ties By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Associated Press It's part of an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Biden meets with UAW members in Michigan, but avoids Gaza protesters By Joey Cappelletti, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden's visit with autoworkers making phone bank calls for him ahead of the state's Democratic primary came just days after union President Shawn Fain announced their endorsement of him. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 10:10 Arab and Muslim Americans on how U.S. support for Israel could affect their votes in 2024 By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan President Biden’s response to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war has angered Muslim and Arab Americans. Those voters represent a key block for Democrats that helped Biden win in the swing state of Michigan in 2020. We hear from some of those… Continue watching
Nov 02 Michigan Democrats fear Biden’s Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year. Continue reading
Nov 01 For Arab Americans around Detroit, a sense of betrayal after U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war By Aaron Foley Some Arab Americans said they felt betrayed and sidelined by the president's response, especially after he promised the community “a seat at the table" while campaigning. Even more concerning, they say, is silence or apathy from local leaders. Continue reading