By Ben Solis | Senior Reporter
Quoted and Noted
“But at the very least, a civilized, democratic, sane society can make sure that we take the financial burden of sickness off the backs of our people.”
- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, on the progressive fight for Medicare for All.
A sign at the Michigan Pride rally in Lansing on June 26, 2022. (Photo by Laina G. Stebbins)
By Katherine Dailey
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined reproductive freedom leaders in advocating against a ballot measure that would launch a constitutional convention in Michigan, arguing that it would open the door to removing constitutional protections for abortion access and reproductive rights, which were enshrined in the state constitution through a ballot measure in 2022.
The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote, brought to you by the reporting of Michigan Advance.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, right, speaks at a rally with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, left, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. House candidate William Lawrence in Lansing, Mich., on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)
By Ben Solis
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has big plans for the U.S. Senate’s healthcare and labor policy-making committee if Democrats take back chamber in the upcoming general election, and Michigan Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed would be tapped to help him if he is elected in the fall.
U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) introduces a panel at the Michigan State University Research Foundation’s 2026 Mobility Summit centered on mobility technology in national defense. Aug. 11, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan Advance)
By Kyle Davidson
As the U.N. General Assembly concludes its High-Level Week meetings and discussions, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett is calling on officials to work towards an agreement with other nations regarding AI development.
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
What did Michiganders first experience on this date in 1967?
Let us know @michiganadvance on Bluesky and check back in later today for the answer.
Wednesday's answer: Sculptor Marshall Fredericks created the Barbour Memorial fountain on Belle Isle, but he is best known for The Spirit of Detroit statue in front of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Source: https://www.detroithistorical.org/
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