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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022

In today's newsletter, the impact of the Roe v. Wade reversal on Michigan, Electric Forest returns, and the predicted Fourth of July weather.

People are hitting the streets in reaction to the Roe v. Wade reversal

On Friday, SCOTUS made the momentous decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling that made abortion access a right. 

Over the weekend, protestors from all over Michigan took to the street in places such as Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, while supporters of the reversal celebrated after waiting half a century.

We will have more on this below, but here are five takeaways from the U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion on abortion that led them to this decision.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

Protesters hold signs at a community vigil organized by local abortion-rights activist organization WHOAA! on the University of Michigan Diag in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Abortion is still legal in Michigan. It might not stay that way.

Up to the states: With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, states have been left to their own devices when it comes to trudging a path forward on the topic.

For Michigan it means reverting to a decades-old precedent that bans abortion. However, the ban is not to immediately go into effect, due to a preliminary injunction.

More efforts to protect abortion rights: Gretchen Whitmer has initiated her own lawsuit on the issue which has gone directly to the state Supreme Court for consideration.

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Gov. Whitmer, AG Nessel condemn Roe decision, work to stop Michigan abortion ban.

Elected officials speak out: As Republican Legislature declares Roe ruling as win for federalism, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speak out against the abortion ban.

Their words: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, reaffirmed that she will not enforce the 1931 law if takes effect, while Whitmer asks the Michigan Supreme Court for expediency.

At Electric Forest: Musician and DJ, Griz, called on the thousands of fans at Electric Forest to come together in protest of the Supreme Court ruling.

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Electric Forest returns for the first time since 2019 

Tens of thousands: The "Forest Family" came in the thousands to Electric Forest 2022 in Rothbury.

Not just music: The festival was filled with activities for attendees. "The Giving Tree" was in full effect, Sherwood Forest offered a place to cool down and enjoy artwork, and some couples even eloped in the Psychedelic Chapel.

We have the photos: The nature, neon lights and amazing outfits all call for stunning shots. See our photos from opening day, Friday and Saturday. For some major throwbacks - see our photos over the first 10 years.

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Tigers’ collapse in 2022 is frustrating, but it’s no mystery

Bad news for Tigers fans: The Tigers are on pace to have one of their worst seasons. The reasoning is in the records - more than half the Tigers’ lineup is underperforming at a massive, almost unprecedented scale.

Bad news for fans of tigers: The Detroit Zoo has lost one of their oldest tigers. She was almost 19 years old. Rest in peace, Kisa.

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Early look at July Fourth weather says you can pick between cool and hot across Michigan

A choice in weather:The temperature dividing line should stay draped across Michigan as we head through the Fourth of July weekend, with the upper half of Michigan in the 70s and the lower half in the 80s.

State of the Great Lakes: Lake Superior’s water level rose by 8 inches between April and May, the fourth-largest jump on record back to 1918 and the largest increase since 2001.

Gas price predictions for the holiday: GasBuddy predicts drivers will face most expensive July 4th ever at the pumps, however it might be a lower price than recent weeks.

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— Jamie Rewerts

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