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For the past year, the violence and destruction in Gaza has dominated the headlines. The Uncommitted Movement began here as a desperate plea from pro-Palestinian voters seeking to have their voices heard. Not only did they force elected officials to listen, but they made history. What the Vote? looked at how they did it—and what happens now.

Today, we talk with State Representative Abraham Aiyash about his current efforts to move the Harris-Walz ticket towards support for Palestinian people ahead of the presidential election. Then, JD Vance makes his first visit to Michigan since being named the Republican Vice Presidental nominee. And, we talk with a two-time gold medalist in paracycling as she prepares for the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Details on police breaking up the encampment at University of Michigan, a love connection via Lake Michigan, and a Michigan author's latest murder mystery.

Students protested outside the University of Michigan Regents' meeting, demanding divestment from any company that helps to support Israel's war in Gaza. Regents rebuffed the demand.

On this episode of the Stateside podcast, Michigan Public’s Adam Yahya Rayes and Briana Rice talked to four Palestinians living in Michigan about how they’re thinking about their ethnic and national identities right now.

The first over-the-counter birth control pill and how it will affect contraceptive accessibility for teenagers, a trip to Hamtramck's Kitab Cafe, and the perspectives of four Palestinian-Americans in Michigan as Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues.

Many Palestinians in the U.S. feel a deep connection to their ancestral land. That pull has become more poignant with Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Michigan Public talked with four Palestinians living in Michigan about how they’re thinking about their ethnic and national identities right now.

The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 69 journalists and media workers have died in Gaza since the conflict escalated in October.

Council members voted this week on the symbolic street renaming to show their support for the people of Gaza.

Dozens of people gathered outside the Michigan state Capitol and governor’s mansion this weekend to call for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.