Jewish Frontline
According to the Global Terrorism Index, there has been a sharp increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia since October 7, 2023. A report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) identified an “unprecedented” number of hate crimes and bigotry in the West. Locally, in Washtenaw County, we are not exempt. A recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks, including one on the Jewish Resource Center this past weekend have renewed concerns within the community. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Jewish Resource Center Program Director Rabbi Yitz Pierce, about the attack and a rise in antisemitism.
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Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is facing rising demand in the face of federal funding cuts that are now targeting SNAP benefits. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
An anti-abortion rights group has filed notice with a federal appeals court that it plans to fight for the right to challenge parts of an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Planned bills in the Michigan House could allow food assistance payments to continue in the state despite the federal government shutdown. Colin Jackson has more. -
The debate over marijuana is back this fall in Lima Township. Voters are being asked to allow commercial cannabis establishments within its borders. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Eastern Michigan University students are expected to experience higher levels of food insecurity after SNAP benefits are put on hold beginning November 1. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Election Day is next week, and voters in Ann Arbor have the option to vote beginning Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
An elementary school in Ypsilanti has been seeing a notable decrease in disciplinary write-ups for its students since implementing a way for students to leave their marks permanently on the school’s walls. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
A crowd filled the room in the Westgate Branch of the Ann Arbor Library on Monday to hear how ICE is impacting Washtenaw County. The meeting was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
As the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act approaches in Michigan, there is a lot of concern due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Ann Arbor Police Department has plans to expand its new crime transparency dashboard after a successful launch last week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Hearings in the Legislature will continue this week on bills to regulate Michigan’s legal marijuana industry and toughen penalties on the black market. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Michigan Court of Appeals says the Republican-controlled state House cannot sit on nine bills adopted in the last session of the Legislature when Democrats were in control. The court ruled Monday the bills must be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rick Pluta has more.
