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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rising Dem star distances herself from 'inclusive language' as newsletters reveal a different story
U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow told a Michigan crowd last month that gender-inclusive language was pushed by the Democratic Party's "more progressive groups," despite including "inclusive language" in her constituent newsletters as recently as November. McMorrow, a Michigan state senator, said at the Michigan Democratic Party Rural Summit on April 12 that she "got some flack" from Democrats who encouraged her to use "inclusive language" around the time of the Dobbs decision in 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade and returned abortion law to the states. "You may have heard phrases like 'birthing persons' or 'chestfeeding,' which was a push by some of our more progressive groups to be more inclusive, so that we were capturing the fact that occasionally, trans men or women may need reproductive care," McMorrow said. "That is not untrue. But, if we were thinking about who we needed to move to our side to have the votes we needed to accomplish the goal, when you say things that are kind of made-up phrases, it becomes really alienating." While McMorrow acknowledges how that language can actually be "alienating" to voters outside the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and is running a campaign that rejects "performative nonsense," McMorrow chose to include that very language in several constituent newsletters describing Michigan legislation supported by the Senate Democratic Caucus. Rising Star Dem Critical Of Schumer's Leadership Launches 2026 Bid In Key Senate Battleground As recently as November 2024, McMorrow's constituent newsletter – which highlights the Michigan Democrat's legislative agenda, spotlights community events and shares good news from the district – including descriptions of Senate bills using "inclusive language," like "birthing parent." Read On The Fox News App Why Pete Buttigieg Said No To Running For The Senate Next Year In McMorrow's newsletter, Senate Bills 1127 and 1128 are described as requiring "private insurers and Medicaid to provide coverage for group-based pregnancy support programs, which are shown to result in improved health outcomes for both the birthing parent and baby." Similar language was included in a newsletter the month before describing the Momnibus bill package as "amplifying the voices of Black and Brown birthing people." The same "birthing individuals" language was included in an April 2024 newsletter, describing the Momnibus bill package as created to "strengthen community-driven programs, enhance prenatal care and maternal healthcare, and amplify the voices of Black birthing individuals, mothers, women, families, and stakeholders." While descriptions of "birthing" people or individuals are included in McMorrow's newsletter, her campaign said she did not write those words. Andrew Mamo, McMorrow for Michigan spokesman, told Fox News Digital in a statement: "As she wrote in her book and says on the campaign trail, Mallory knows Democrats need to talk like real people and not use fabricated language that, while intending to be 'inclusive,' sounds so unfamiliar that it's weird to a majority of people. These legislative updates weren't written by Mallory, and she has continued to advocate even within her own caucus the need to change how Democrats speak." The campaign said that while the state senator writes a portion of her constituent newsletters, the "birthing" language had been written by the Senate Democratic Caucus. However, those bill descriptions are not attributed to anyone in McMorrow's newsletter. McMorrow's campaign also pointed to pages in her book released in March that argued the pressure to use "inclusive language" fails at "defining your audience," as Democrats continue to grapple with losing the House, Senate and White House in November. McMorrow, considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, announced her bid for U.S. Senate to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters early last month, framing herself as an outsider and calling for a new generation of leaders in Washington. McMorrow has said she would not vote for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to continue as the party leader, adding that it is time for him to step back. The 38-year-old Michigan state senator garnered national attention for her viral speech to the Michigan state senate in 2022, where she pushed back on allegations from a Republican lawmaker that she was "grooming" and "sexualizing" children. "I am the biggest threat to your hollow, hateful scheme," McMorrow said, calling out Republican state Sen. Lana Theis for invoking her name in a fundraising email. "We will not let hate win."Original article source: Rising Dem star distances herself from 'inclusive language' as newsletters reveal a different story
Bloomberg
03-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
China Hints at Tariff Talks With US
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Mallory McMorrow, Democratic Michigan State Senator and candidate for US Senate discusses the closely watched Michigan Senate race. Rep. Mike Flood (R) Nebraska talks about the progress Congress is doing to prepare for the reconciliation package and states that July 4th is a "more reasonable deadline." Daniel Hornung, Former Deputy Director for the National Economic Council during the Biden Administration, discusses whether the current economy is President Trump's or still President Biden's as US payroll growth tops forecasts. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.22.25: Haley Stevens joins crowded Senate field in Michigan
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. * In Michigan, the Democrats' U.S. Senate primary field is getting increasingly crowded, with Rep. Haley Stevens throwing her hat into the ring. She joins state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed. * In Arizona's gubernatorial race, Donald Trump had already endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson's Republican candidacy, but now that Rep. Andy Biggs is also running against her in a primary, the president has decided to endorse him, too. (Trump has a history of issuing 'dual endorsements,' backing multiple candidates in the same GOP primary.) * On a related note, the far-right Club for Growth appears to be intervening in the Arizona race, claiming that Biggs, the former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, is more electable than Robson. * Republican Rep. Andy Barr is poised to launch his U.S. Senate bid in Kentucky, setting up a primary fight against Daniel Cameron, the former state attorney general who lost a gubernatorial race in the Bluegrass State in 2023. * In related news, with Barr giving up his U.S. House seat — in Kentucky's most competitive congressional district — Democrats are making no secret of the fact that they see a key pickup opportunity. * High-profile Georgia Democrats have steered clear of next year's gubernatorial race, but state Sen. Jason Esteves hopes to fill the void, kicking off a statewide bid this week. For now, he's the only Democrat in the race, after Rep. Lucy McBath withdrew to focus on her husband's health issues. * Republicans do not yet have a top contender in California's gubernatorial race, but Steve Hilton, perhaps best known as a former Fox News host, hopes to change that. He joins Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, as the GOP candidates in the race. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Here's the bumper sticker slogan Democrats are looking for
I read Nancy Kaffer's column regarding Mallory McMorrow's U.S. Senate candidacy. ("Can Democrats win Michigan's 2026 US Senate seat? Mallory McMorrow says yes," Detroit Free Press, April 6.) What stuck with me from the story was state Sen. McMorrow's bumper sticker statement (articulating her campaign priorities), "success, safety, sanity." While that is all well and good, I feel that it demonstrates, once again, the Democratic Party's lack of understanding of what middle and working class people are feeling here in Michigan, and the country at large. McMorrow and other Democratic candidates seem to think that their voters only demand of them is to be "anti-Trump." They are missing the point. Voters are angry with Dems for refusing to address economic inequality and the problems that result from it. Democrats should look at last month's Bernie Sanders rally in Warren, and use that as a starting point for understand what voters want and what will motivate them. Donald Trump offers an angry populist economic message to the economically disadvantaged. The Democrats need to wake up and adopt their own, one that is bumper-sticker-able: "The rich are screwing you." And more importantly, they should actually do something about it. Chris Skupny Livonia How much of Project 2025 has been implemented? Enough to break us beyond repair. | Opinion Detroit is my home and heart. I am honored to represent it in the Michigan State House. Raised here by my mother and grandmother, this city shaped me. It's where my wife and I are raising our children. Because I love my community, there is one reality that I cannot accept: that our Black infant and maternal mortality rates are among the worst in the nation. For Black Maternal Health Week this month, I am calling on all of us to tackle this problem head-on. Many disparities persist throughout our healthcare system, but they hit Black mothers the hardest when they are seeking to have healthy pregnancies and births. Not only do Black mothers lack access to the care they need, but even when they do get care, their concerns are often dismissed. I have witnessed it in my community, and my wife and I experienced it firsthand. When my wife, Shaunté, and I were expecting our first child, we had a plan. But, as often happens, the best-laid plans can go awry. We wanted a birth as free from unnecessary interventions as possible, but as her labor progressed slowly, we felt pressured to rush things along. She was given an epidural and oxytocin. Before we knew it, doctors were wheeling her away for a C-section — which we both knew came with increased risk to her. In what should have been a joyous time, I was consumed by fear, knowing the statistics about Black maternal health. My wife and child came through the delivery safely. But during her recovery, Shaunté experienced excruciating pain. Doctors dismissed her concerns, telling us it was normal. Years later, we learned that extensive scar tissue from the C-section was the reason for her pain. Finally, we received acknowledgment of what should have been recognized and respected years earlier. My wife had joined the awful club of Black women whose health was ignored by the medical system. My wife — and all Black women — deserve to be listened to, not ignored. As a husband and father, my role was to support her through one of the most vulnerable times in her life. As a legislator, my duty is to take that experience and fight for change so no family has to endure the same struggle. When we had our first baby, we both prepared as much as we could. We took birthing classes, had a midwife and a doula and even went to a natural birthing center. But still, I was unprepared. I didn't know what to ask or advocate for, nor what to expect. I compare it to my early days as a legislative staffer. I had to listen to others to do my job effectively. The same is true for birth experiences. We need to share our stories to help others navigate this system and change the situation. I want to be a voice calling for dads, men and entire communities to engage. This isn't just a women's fight — it's a fight for all of us. In Michigan, we are fortunate to have the advocates at Mothering Justice championing the Mamas' Agenda. The women at the helm of this organization have solutions to not only reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, but also increase essential programs that allow families to thrive, such as paid leave and affordable childcare. In our legislature, Sens. Erika Geiss and Sylvia Santana and Rep. Stephanie Young are leading the charge in making these solutions a reality. I am calling on all my colleagues to step up and stand beside these leaders. This won't be easy. From our environment and water quality to democracy and health care, our city and state have a hell of a lot of challenges. But with determination, and by listening to each other and our community advocates, we can improve the care Black families receive and reduce our Black maternal and infant mortality rate. Donavan McKinney The writer represents Michigan's 14th District in the state House of Representatives The recent Signal leak of attack plans reveals gaps in our national security and threatens our prosperity. Our elected officials need to do their job providing oversight of these appointed officials and hold them accountable for their serious blunder. U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, represents Northern Michigan. He is also a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General, and a member of the House Armed Services Committee. I retired as an Air Force Major who held a high-level clearance. I know the Signal screwup exposed classified information to a reporter due to the carelessness of appointed officials including the national security advisor, secretary of defense, and other intelligence community leaders. For those not familiar, classified information is any information that could cause harm to our national security if it falls into the hands of an enemy. The information shared in the Signal chat included the specific timing, military units and types of attack for an upcoming operation. That is all classified before an operation happens. Communicating attack plans over an unapproved system puts that information at risk of being leaked. If I had mishandled classified information as a military member, I would have been punished and possibly imprisoned for not properly protecting information that could have gotten my fellow service members killed. Rep. Bergman knows this, and must do his duty to guarantee our national security, protect classified information, and hold these officials accountable. Classified information is similar to trade secrets in the commercial world. Companies require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to maintain their competitive edge. This is no different than the the non-disclosure agreements military members sign to protect classified information. Imagine Paul, an employee of Ford Motor Company, communicates with coworkers via group text about a new Mustang engine. He thinks the group only has Ford engineers. He didn't realize that his co-worker Mark added his friend, John, who is an engineer from Chevy. Even if John doesn't share these trade secrets, Ford would almost certainly fire Paul and Mark for not protecting information that could damage the company. In this recent Signal incident, we were incredibly lucky it did not lead to disaster. If the information had been published when the reporter first got it, America's enemies could have killed our highly trained service members, destroyed expensive airplanes paid for with your tax dollars and led to mission failure. The difference between the car company example and the recent Signal chat is the latter group are people leading the departments of the executive branch. They are supposed to be safeguarding our nation. Their unserious actions put our nation, service members and tax dollars at risk. People entrusted with the nation's secrets need to be held accountable for their mistakes — just like any one of us would be for failing at our jobs. Every Michigander, regardless of their ideological leaning, must care about this because it is not only the national security and safety of our service members, but ultimately the prosperity of our nation. I call on Rep. Bergman, and all of our elected leaders, to hold these appointees accountable, ensure the proper handling of classified information, and protect the interests of the citizens they represent. Jennifer Caulk Cheboygan Submit a letter to the editor at and we may publish it online and in print. If you have a differing view from a letter writer, please feel free to submit a letter of your own in response. Like what you're reading? Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access with a Detroit Free Press subscription. We depend on readers like you. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 'The rich are screwing you' ought to on a bumper sticker | Letters
The Guardian
02-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow joins competitive 2026 US Senate race
Mallory McMorrow, a state senator from Michigan and rising star in the Democratic party, has announced her bid for the US Senate in what is expected to be one of 2026's most competitive and high-profile contests. McMorrow, 38, launched her campaign on Wednesday to succeed Michigan's retiring Democratic senator Gary Peters with a video that showed the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal workers, plans to cut Medicaid and Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency'. 'There are moments that will break you,' McMorrow said. 'This is not that moment. This moment will challenge us, test us. And if it all feels like too much? That's their plan.' 'They want to make you feel powerless, but you are not so powerless. We've been here before,' she said, noting her 2018 state senate win over an incumbent Republican. The video also shows a clip from a fierce, impassioned speech in 2022 in which she denounced a Republican lawmaker who attacked her over her support for LGBTQ+ rights and falsely accused her of wanting to 'groom' and 'sexualize' young children. In the speech, which went viral on social media, McMorrow said she was 'a straight, white, Christian, married, suburban mom' who wants 'every child in this state to feel seen, heard, and supported, not marginalized and targeted because they are not straight, white and Christian'. Democrats are desperate to hold onto the Michigan seat, a battleground state that voted for Donald Trump in November. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Haley Stevens, both members of Congress, as well as Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel, are all thought to be considering running for the Democratic ticket. Pete Buttigieg, the former US transportation secretary, announced last month that he would not be seeking the Michigan senate seat, fueling speculation that he could be looking ahead to a 2028 presidential run.
