We are a non-partisan group of concerned citizens who believe that equality and fairness are essential to democracy.
To that end, we endorse organizations that work towards these goals and share ways to support their efforts. We also publish informative articles from trustworthy news sources and information on related events and actions we can take as individuals.
Rep Debbie Dingell, a Democrat (12th District), and Rep Fred Upton (6th District), a Republican, discussed the importance of bipartisanship at a forum on February 18, 2019, at the UM Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy. The two representatives are part of the Problem Solvers caucus–a group that works to create bipartisan cooperation on important policy issues.
Michigan Senate approved a resolution to “disapprove” Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to morph the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) into the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Last week the Michigan House of Representative also rejected Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order.
Katie Fahey, Founder and Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, will speak about how VNP created a grassroots organization of 5,000 volunteers and passed a transformative anti-gerrymandering amendment in Michigan.address. She will also discuss implementing the newly approved constitutional amendment and how people can participate in the process as well as learn from the attendees which current issues are of sufficient concern to Michiganders so that VNP should consider trying to put them on the 2020 ballot. There will ample opportunity to provide input and ask questions. Additional information is available on our Facebook Event Link. Because of the importance of this opportunity, there will not be time for other speakers at this event. Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor. 2–3:30 pm Facebook Event Link.
