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Right-Wing Activist Jake Lang Promoted Book Burning Event in Dearborn That Did Not Take Place
Right-wing activist Jake Lang promoted a book burning protest in Dearborn that did not take place. Lang claimed he was arrested on his way to the event, but Newsweek could not independently verify the arrest.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Dearborn Voters at Center of Michigan Senate Voting Rights Push After Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Protections
Michigan Senate Democrats advanced a four-bill package to create a state Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key federal protections. The bills would require cities like Dearborn to expand language access at polling places and fund translated voting materials.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - police
Retired Michigan State Police Expert Analyzes East Lansing Shooting Video After Isaiah Kirby Fatal Shooting
A retired Michigan State Police detective analyzed body camera footage released Friday showing the fatal shooting of MSU student Isaiah Kirby. Lewis Langham, who spent 25 years with the agency, offered expert commentary on the video that shows officers responding to a stabbing that injured local attorney Douglas Mielock.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Beshear Urges Michigan Democrats to "Talk Like a Normal Human" as Whitmer Kicks Off Final Term
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and outgoing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan Democrats to abandon advocacy speak and use ordinary language to connect with voters as the party gears up for November midterms.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source