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Two former aides of Ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Anné and Rob Minard, face charges for embezzling at least $525,000 from 2018-2020. A federal court has ordered 13 legislative districts in Michigan to be redrawn before the primary on August 6th, as they’ve been ruled to have unfairly reduced the power of Black voters. Finally, former President Donald Trump pressured Wayne County Republicans to not certify the 2020 election results, according to phone recordings.
Happy Sunday! In this special edition newsletter, learn how to manage political debates at holiday gatherings.
- After catching up on political news, we share four tips for navigating political discussions during family holidays.
⚖️ Ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield’s former aides, Anné and Rob Minard, face felony charges of embezzlement. They allegedly misappropriated a minimum of $525,000.
📐 Michigan’s redistricting commission has been ordered to redraw thirteen legislative districts, considered as reducing Black voters’ power, before the primary on Aug. 6.
🗳️ Wayne County Republicans were pressured by ex-President Trump to not certify the 2020 election.
🚸 Road and bridge improvements will receive $234 million following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approval of a funding bill. Five school districts will also get $114 million to relieve debt.
🏭 Manufacturers are apprehensive about upcoming legislative agendas that may require paid family and medical leave.
Dreading political debates during Christmas gatherings? Prof. Andrew Jason Cohen offers guidance on civil discussions.
Highlights from our interview with Cohen:
Tip 1: Engage
Ignoring family members’ views is disrespectful, according to Cohen.
Tip 2: ‘Rational and reasonable’
Begin by defining disagreements.
Tip 3: What to avoid
Avoid name calling and presuming selfish motives.
Tip 4: What you can gain
Empathy and discourse can be improved through open discussion.
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