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Dale Zorn initially defended his actions, saying it was part of ‘our history’, but eventually apologized after widespread outrage Senator Dale Zorn wore a face mask during a Senate vote at the Michigan state capitol on Friday. Photograph: Danny Johnston/Associated Press A Republican politician in Michigan has apologized after wearing a face mask that appeared […] More
Michigan conservatives hail protest success – and set sights on Trump’s re-election Protesters backed by rightwing donors believe their growing movement can ‘dwarf the Tea Party’ and keep Trump in the White House Protesters outside the state capitol in Lansing. The Michigan protest has sparked copycat rallies across the US. Photograph: Seth Herald/Reuters It started […] More
State leaders say they cannot embark on Trump’s three-phase program to ease stay-at-home orders without widespread testing Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Virginia Governor Ralph Northam: ‘We don’t even have enough swabs. For the national level to say that we have what we need, and really to […] More
Conservative activists to demand governors lift stay-home orders – and movement has been driven by wealthy conservative groups Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Many of the rallies have been inspired by a protest at the Michigan state capitol. Photograph: Matthew Dae Smith/AP Thousands of people are preparing […] More
Play Video 1:40 The US president urged supporters to ‘liberate’ three states led by Democratic governors on Friday, apparently encouraging protests against stay-at-home restrictions. ‘These are people expressing their views,’ Trump said during his daily White House coronavirus briefing. Coronavirus – latest updates Trump calls protesters ‘very responsible’ More
Social distancing measures are making it impossible for organizers to gather signatures they need to put key reforms on state ballots March was supposed to be a big month for James Hayes. He and other organizers with Ohioans for Raising the Wage have been campaigning to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage – currently $8.70 […] More
Play Video 2:09 Thousands of protesters in cars and on foot have flouted Michigan’s stay-at-home orders to demand the state reopened. ‘It’s time for our state to be opened up’ said one protester in her car. ‘We’re tired of not being able to buy the things that we need, go to the hairdressers. It’s time […] More
Thousands demonstrate against measure to limit spread of coronavirus as governor warns of danger to protesters’ health Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage People hold flags and placards at a protest against the stay-at-home order in Michigan. Photograph: Seth Herald/Reuters Thousands of people protested Michigan’s stay-at-home order at […] More
