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More voters want to see women in politics address sexism head-on. Experts say that’s a ‘sign of progress.’
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
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In Michigan and across the country, more women are getting elected to serve in top leadership positions.
And when those elected officials face sexism on the job, more voters than ever want to hear elected officials address it directly, new nationwide data indicates.
According to a report from the Barbara Lee Family Foundation a Massachusetts-based nonpartisan organization focused on research and advocacy for women in politics and contemporary art a majority of likely voters in the U.S. agree that women in politics face sexism and indicated broad support for women candidates speaking out about sexist situations they experience.
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced the further loosening of Michigan’s coronavirus restrictions, easing capacity limits in restaurants and a host of other businesses while also allowing for larger indoor and outdoor gatherings. The revised state health department order will take effect Friday and last through April
Michigan voters could have a say in whether the state Legislature and governor are opened to public information requests under a new initiative being pursued by the group Progress Michigan.
The Michigan House passed a resolution Wednesday that would bar the Legislature from passing any bills without a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate.