Lebanon

Today, reaching some of Michigan’s most diverse micro-communities of voters: the LGBTQ community. Also, the stories of Michigan, as told by the built environment. And, the endless days and sleepless nights of witnessing Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

“Stop the genocide now. Not tomorrow. Not after the election. Now. Or we will make sure you lose the upcoming election,” said Dr. Nidal Jboor.

Bilal Beydoun, A Dearborn, Michigan resident with loved ones living in Lebanon, shared his experience watching violence unfold from afar.

Today, a Michigander, with family living in Lebanon, shares his experience watching violence unfold from afar. Then, a deeper look into how abortion access may play a part in Michiganders’ attitudes heading to the polls. And in that vein, we turn to the next episode of What The Vote. What does Gen Z have to say about the abortion debate in politics?

People have been immigrating to Michigan from Arab countries for more than 100 years. And they've been involved in politics and community building just as long. So, how does that history inform this present moment in American politics as news of recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon reach an Arab and Muslim American electorate already mobilized for Gaza?

Michigan voters may make a big difference in the presidential election. Here's what we know about candidate plans for the economy, abortion, immigration, Ukraine, Gaza and other issues you care about.

An interview with Republican state Representative Andrew Fink, who is seeking a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court. Also, a conversation about the wave of political activity this year among Arab Americans motivated by the violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

It's been a frightening week for Michiganders with ties in Israel and Lebanon. We spoke with a writer who's been researching how ordinary people can affect change in global governance. Also, we visit a very popular Ann Arbor bakery known for using Asian flavors in new and inventive ways.

The group called on the U.S. State Department to act to prevent additional deaths of Americans in Lebanon, days after a Michigan man's family said he was killed there.

Michigan’s Lebanese-American community is reeling as violence spreads in the Middle East. The scale of Israel’s exponential escalation of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon is hard to fathom as yet more civilians have been caught in the middle. Journalist Razi Jafri has spent the past many months following the personal and political change happening in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Hamtramck - communities in Michigan that have high populations of Arab Americans.