April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year's theme for the month is "Building Connected Communities." SafeHouse Center executive director Christine Watson joined WEMU's David Fair to give a preview of the month-long educational campaign and highlight the ongoing challenges to prevent sexual assaults and help survivors.
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A federal court this week approved a new plan for Michigan’s state House districts around metro-Detroit. That’s after judges declared the state’s old maps unconstitutional because they were drawn predominantly based on race. Colin Jackson has more on what this means for the future of redistricting in Michigan.
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Sunday is the international Transgender Day of Visibility, and Washtenaw County is showing its support through the month of April. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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UM administration is seeking feedback from staff and students on the policy. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the results in national elections this year could be pivotal in whether reproductive rights in Michigan will remain standing. Rick Pluta has more.
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Students gathered to learn more about the school's history. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The 2024 Ann Arbor Film Festival rolls on, and there's plenty of new movies and special screenings coming your way, too! Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins is away this week, so Michigan Theater programming manager Nick Alderink fills in to chat about all things movies with WEMU's David Fair.
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The commission will discuss guidelines on how the Ypsilanti Police should address mental health concerns in the community. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Ann Arbor School Board member Jeff Gaynor says he’s been hearing from a lot of anxious parents and teachers in the past several days as the district faces a $25 million budget hole. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The department will now tackle improving access to mental health resources, health care and health food. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Information about Michigan’s opioid lawsuit settlements is now available online at a new state website. Colin Jackson has more.