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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 6h

“As a nation, I think we should have as a basic principle that you can’t have a secret list of terrorist organizations that the American public and certainly the U.S. Congress don’t get to even know the names of.” - @slotkin.senate.gov michiganadvance.com/2025/10/13/m...

Michigan’s Slotkin raises alarm in Senate over secret Trump-era terrorist group designation list • Michigan Advance

Updated at 6:03 p.m. U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) called a new policy enacted by President Donald Trump “unprecedented” and “straight out of an authoritarian playbook, where the President gets…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h

Republicans from DC to Lansing are hellbent on stripping your healthcare and jacking up costs. But Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats took big steps in this budget to protect healthcare for millions of Michiganders.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h

Will Michigan GOP leaders condemn this behavior and make it clear that things like this won’t be tolerated in Michigan? We're not holding our breath. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10h

There are kids with special needs in every neighborhood, from every belief and background. Trump's assault on special ed will hurt every community in Michigan and make it harder to help all children reach their full potential. Disgusting. www.michiganpublic.org/2025-10-13/a...

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11h

Look whose names are on the list of House Republicans getting a nice fat break from Trump's big, ugly bill: John James and Bill Huizenga. newrepublic.com/article/2016...

The House Republicans Getting Rich Off Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Why is it taboo for Congress to give itself a tiny raise but fine for it to give itself a huge tax cut?

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12h

Michigan is one of the top soybean-producing states in America. Trump's tariffs have already cost Michigan's soybean farmers tens of millions this year in lost exports, and it's only getting worse. themanchestermirror.com/2025/10/13/t...

Trade tariffs are hurting Michigan soybean export market

by Samantha Ku, Capital News Service LANSING – Since Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on U.S. imports from all global partners, triggering retaliatory tariffs by China, Canada …

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13h

"Constituents of mine like Adam may not be alive today without NIH research and care. And yet, the House GOP and President Trump are decimating NIH funding... It’s unconscionable, and folks like Adam are going to suffer because of it." - @scholten.house.gov grandrapidsreporter.com/stories/6757...

Hillary Scholten criticizes GOP over NIH cuts and addresses government shutdown

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten used social media between October 10-11, 2025 to address issues including NIH funding cuts by House Republicans and President Trump; announce a student event; and…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14h

This administration is turning its back on workers to enrich the bosses. And silica dust hurts workers in industries far beyond coal—countertop installers, construction workers and many more will suffer so Trump's buddies can get richer. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/c...

Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Farmers can't find workers. Crops are rotting in the fields. Your grocery bill is going up. All thanks to Trump's outrageous, extreme and inhumane attacks on our immigrant neighbors. fortune.com/2025/10/11/t...

Trump's own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks 'supply shock-induced food shortages' and higher prices | Fortune

The Labor Department's filing also admitted that Americans are not willing to replace undocumented farmworkers.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Nationwide, 77% of Americans receiving care from the ACA live in states Trump won. But Republicans who represent those states are marching arm-in-arm with Trump to jack up their rates and make it impossible to afford care. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

Senate Republicans face states' healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

Obamacare enrollment surged in Republican states due to expanded subsidies

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats are making life easier for seniors. We just rolled back the retirement taxes Rick Snyder and Republicans passed in 2011, and ended state taxes on Social Security. Hell yeah!

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

For 16 years, Republicans have been promising "a plan" for healthcare. But the only thing they seem interested in doing is taking it from more and more Americans. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP’s Steve Scalise gives away the game

Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are ready for “thoughtful conversations” about the ACA’s future. That’s not, however, what the majority leader said.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Today we honor the first stewards of this land. Let’s learn from and stand with Indigenous communities today and every day. Happy Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's erratic policies and dangerous trade war are already putting the hurt on Michigan families. And it could get a lot worse if he continues to push politics over progress. www.theoaklandpress.com/2025/10/08/t...

Trump mulls canceling $1B in grants for GM, Stellantis projects

President Donald Trump could soon move to cancel more than $1 billion in federal grants for General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV and $800 million total in Michigan.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

What now? www.metrotimes.com/news/michiga...

Michigan Republican pushing pornography ban linked to porn site, records show - Detroit Metro Times

A Republican state lawmaker leading a campaign to ban pornography in Michigan appears to have had an account on a pornographic hook-up website that promised users they could “find sex” and “get laid…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 3d

With friends like these...

It's clear where Mike Duggan's priorities are. It's not fighting for working Michiganders.
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Trump megadonor at center of Detroit scandals hosts fundraiser for Duggan - Detroit Metro Times

Mayor Mike Duggan is scheduled to attend a high-dollar fundraiser in Detroit on Wednesday night hosted by a wealthy businessman who donated $100,000 to a Donald Trump political action committee and…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 3d

How do we build a fighting Democratic party, take back our country and build a future where the American Dream is possible for working people? MDP Chair @CurtisHertelJr.bsky.social joined @DistillSocial.bsky.social to discuss our state party's vision and plans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqAl...

PROMO: Reviving the Democratic Party with Curtis Hertel

This is an episode of For the Sake of the Argument with Lori Goldman, another podcast produced by Distill Social. Find more from Lori here: ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument⁠ Michigan…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4d

Democrats are putting more money in Michiganders' pockets by eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. That will help ease the burden for millions of people across our state. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...

Gov. Whitmer signs bill eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a budget bill Thursday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Trenton -- delivering significant tax relief to working Michiganders and seniors.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4d

Trump's chaotic tariffs are crushing Michigan family farms and raising prices on the groceries we all need. Trump's economy is bad for business, bad for families, bad for Michigan. www.9and10news.com/2025/10/08/a...

Agricultural officials warn against protracted trade war

Michigan's agricultural leaders are raising concerns about a trade war that could disrupt export plans and reshape the state's export industry.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4d

Michiganders will pay millions more on our power bills this year because the Trump administration forced an inefficient, dirty coal plant to stay open. And your power bill is going to keep climbing thanks to Trump's terrible energy policies. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...

Opinion | The Trump Bump on Your Energy Bills

The president is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher bills as a result.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4d

“Our budget fixes the damn roads." Gov. Whitmer and Democrats overcame Republican obstruction and passed a budget that keeps the historic investment rolling so you can get where you're going.

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The Budget

Gov. Whitmer is fixing the damn roads!

Largest roads funding package in state history

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 5d

Are you one of the millions of Americans who just got a letter that your healthcare premiums are about to skyrocket thanks to Trump and the GOP? @slotkin.senate.gov wants to hear from you to help as Democrats fight to keep prices down. thelivingstonpost.com/slotkins-ask...

Slotkin asks Michiganders to share info on 2026 health care cost increases

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is asking Michiganders to share information on their health care costs for the upcoming year. Premiums are expected to increase because of the passage of President Donald…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 5d

“Mike Rogers called protecting hundreds of jobs in Michigan a ‘bad investment,’ and now he may get exactly what he wished for if Trump illegally cancels these grants and kills those jobs."
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STATEMENT: Trump's Political Retribution Targets $500M Michigan Auto Grant Opposed by Mike Rogers, Threatening 700 Union Jobs - Michigan Democratic Party

Mike Rogers called the grant a “bad investment,” and said it “shouldn’t move forward,” even though the project would have “created 50 new jobs and saved 650 others.” LANSING — As Republicans continue ...

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 5d

This crisis "is the direct result of harmful decisions in the Republican 'megabill,' which delivered permanent tax cuts to the wealthy while slashing Medicaid, cutting SNAP food assistance, and failing to extend the very credits that keep health insurance within reach." bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

Opinion | Protect Michigan families’ health care not tax breaks for the wealthy - Bridge Michigan

Small business owners, self-employed workers and middle-income families across Michigan would face impossible choices. Some would be forced to drop coverage altogether.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's chaotic tariffs have raised the costs of everyday goods, hurting working families and farmers. Congresswoman @haleyformi.bsky.social joined us to discuss her No Tariffs on Groceries Act, exempting tariffs on food. We’re meeting the candidates here in Michigan PartyOnThePeninsulas.com

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