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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary clinching the nomination in an oh-so-tight race over moderate opponent Rep. Haley Stevens. Continue reading “Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Senate Primary”
Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:
• Variety: Grammy Award winner Lil Nas X took to Instagram today to share with fans that he’s doing better since his arrest in Los Angeles in August including stays in rehab following being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Continue reading “Lil Nas X Updates Fans + Facial Scanning At SF Gay Bars + More”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Sun-Sentinel: Florida’s Department of Health plans to cut about 12,000 people off from affordable access to their HIV/AIDS meds starting Sunday.
• The Hill: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday defended transgender rights in her State of the State address, a day after Donald Trump criticized gender transition in his State of the Union address – “I want you to know that you are welcome in Michigan.” Continue reading “Florida To Cut 12K People From Access To HIV Meds + More News”
Law enforcement authorities in Michigan are still working their way through the burned-out church that was the site of a deadly attack Sunday morning that left four people and the suspect dead and another eight victims injured.
Authorities say Thomas Jacob Sanford (above), a 40-year-old Marine veteran carried out the deadly attack. Sanford was killed in a shootout with police. Continue reading “Voices Got Quiet After Mormon Church Shooter Turned Out To Be MAGA”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that established marriage equality nationwide. It’s worth mentioning the resolution has no force of law. • CBS News: Meanwhile over in Michigan, state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) has joined the trend introducing a similar resolution. With a Democratic majority in the state Senate, it won’t pass. Continue reading “State Lawmakers Push Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Resolutions + More News”
Following an announcement this morning that Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) will retire from the U.S. Senate when his second term ends in two years, a source close to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he is “taking a serious look” at running for the Senate seat. From Axios:
Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.
“Pete is exploring all of his options on how he can be helpful and continue to serve,” said a person close to Buttigieg. “He’s honored to be mentioned for this and he’s taking a serious look.”
Buttigieg rocketed to the top of the Democratic politics with his long-shot bid to become the party’s nominee in 2020, ultimately winning the Iowa caucuses.
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had announced his plans to move to Michigan and raise his two young children in his husband’s home state.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned.
— Axios (@axios.com) January 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Some news items you might have missed: • PEOPLE: Don’t miss triple-threat Vanessa Williams covering this week’s issue of PEOPLE where she reflects on living her best life 40 years after her Miss America days. Continue reading “Vanessa Williams Covers PEOPLE Magazine + More News”
Some news stories I think are worth your time: • The Advocate: A New York Times editor felt the need to write a 5,000-word op-ed speculating on Taylor Swift’s sexuality, and Taylor’s team is reportedly not happy about it (which is to be expected). Continue reading “Taylor Swift + Upcoming Movies In 2024 + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• White House: President Biden will travel to Michigan on Tuesday and join auto workers on the picket line to “stand in solidarity with the men and women of UAW as they fight for a fair share of the value they helped create.” Continue reading “Biden To Join Auto Workers Picket Line + More News”
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