Rick Pluta

Abortion rights activists protest after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down <em>Roe v. Wade</em>, overturning the right to abortion, in Portland, Ore., on June 24, 2022.

A year since Dobbs, these are the many ways states are protecting abortion

Nicole Nixon

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

Activists and community members march into the Minnesota State Capitol building during a Trans Day of Visibility rally on March 31, 2023. Minnesota is one of at least 12 states that has restricted gender-affirming care for minors this year.

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Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

Dana Ferguson

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

Michigan's COVID-19 Plan Is Now Less Stick, More Carrot

Rick Pluta

Michigan has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, and skepticism is growing over health orders and vaccines. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in persuasion mode to try to get vaccine skeptics on board.

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Michigan's GOP Lawmakers Head To White House As Trump Contests Election Results

Rick Pluta

Michigan's top Republican lawmakers are reportedly headed to the White House Friday. Trump's campaign is trying to challenge votes from heavily Democratic parts of the state without success in court.