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Health · United StatesAbortion bans linked to higher health insurance costs for women, study finds
A University of Michigan study found that state abortion bans are associated with increased annual out-of-pocket health insurance premium expenditures for women. The research noted a more pronounced effect for Black and Hispanic women, and a rise in private health insurance coverage in states with bans.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed led protest against speakers described as 'ex-terrorists'
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, led a protest in 2007 against speakers who identified as former terrorists. The event and El-Sayed's role in the Muslim Students Association have drawn renewed attention.
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University of Michigan to pilot program hiding first-semester grades
The University of Michigan is launching a pilot program in fall 2027 that will prevent first-semester letter grades for some first-year students from appearing on transcripts or affecting their GPAs. University officials say the aim is to help students acclimate and explore academics, while students have expressed mixed reactions.
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