Michigan
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Democratic candidate Stevens attacks Netanyahu, as opponent El-Sayed calls Israel 'rogue state'
Michigan's El-Sayed gets boost from anti-AIPAC group, testing candidate's 'no PAC money' pledge
Israeli flag condemned as 'harmful' at Michigan pride event sparks fierce antisemitism debate
Michigan anti-Israel activists indicted for threats, vandalism against UMich officials, Jewish site
The activists face a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment for conspiracy to transmit threats.
University of Michigan crossed a dangerous line with Jewish students - opinion
A university official stood at a podium and validated two years of discrimination against one specific group of students.
Over 2,000 UMich students, staff, alumni back professor for praising anti-Israel activists
A Monday petition signed by 754 alumni echoed the first letter's demands, calling on Grasso to pledge to protect free speech, free expression, and institutional neutrality.
Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech
Peterson allegedly deviated from his remarks, and according to UMich President Domenico Grasso did not represent the institutional position of neutrality.
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
Eli Savit beat out another county prosecutor for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel, the state’s current AG, who is also a Jewish Democrat.
Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board
Amid national polls showing that Democratic voters largely disapprove of Israel, Makled’s selection adds to signals that the pro-Palestinian wing of the party appears to be ascendant in Michigan.
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Last week, the Justice Department sent a letter to the clerk in Wayne County demanding ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes.
Temple Israel rabbi slams Michigan Senate candidate for ‘offensive’ remarks on synagogue attack
Rabbi Jen Lader criticized Abdul El-Sayed for “suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions.”
On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team
As one of a small number of Jewish men’s basketball players in the Big Ten Conference, Hochberg reflects on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, and antisemitism.
A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel
Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer with millions of followers, was the evening’s biggest draw. Leading Democrats have called for the party to distance itself from Piker altogether.
