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1. Monroe’s board protects girls’ sports, and the ACLU is challenging the rule

   The ACLU says Monroe’s girls-only sports and locker-room policy violates Michigan law, turning the board’s new protection for daughters into a fight over Elliott-Larsen.

   Also filed under Monroe County

2. Rod Dreher praises Tom Llamas for pressing Abdul El-Sayed

   The Oct. 14 NBC exchange put Abdul El-Sayed’s denial beside his sister’s reported posts, drawing praise from Dreher as Michigan voters weigh the Senate race.

3. Ann Arbor’s 90-day DOJ deal is a win for parents

   The 90-day standstill gives Ann Arbor’s board time to revise a policy federal authorities say kept parents from learning their children’s transgender status.

   Also filed under Washtenaw County

4. Schools must tell parents before putting men in girls’ sports

   After Riley Gaines endorsed the filing Oct. 12, Briley Lechner’s suit puts Monroe officials’ alleged secrecy about girls’ competition and locker-room access before a federal court.

   Also filed under Monroe County

5. El-Sayed says America owes the world; families come first

   The Michigan Senate nominee’s 2018 words resurfaced on Oct. 10, putting his view of America’s obligations and citizenship before voters in a race that could decide Senate control.

6. William Lawrence’s deleted posts put family views on the ballot

   With the November election approaching, Lawrence’s deleted posts and explanations leave Michigan’s 7th District voters to weigh his record on the family.

   Also filed under Michigan's 7th District

7. Battleground Republicans Tie Iran War to Household Costs

   As midterms approach, candidates are calling for an end to the conflict while pointing to gas prices and household affordability.

   Also filed under Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, Kansas