Voter suppression is bad. But this tactic is even worse! It is “an insurance policy to potentially steal the election if the vote-suppression strategy fails.” Since the last presidential election, we have heard of these terrible laws to make it more difficult to vote. It gets even worse. There is a backup plan in case…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It celebrates the culture, traditions, history, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7,1843. AAPIs trace their heritage to…
Wednesday, June 9, 7–8:30 pm. What Can We Do About the Electoral College? The League of Women Voters hosts Attorney Maria Woloson in a discussion about the history and impact of the electoral college. Woloson will also address the need to reform the college and what actions citizens can do in pursuit of the needed…
Rest up, Rep. Dingell! After undergoing surgery for a perforated ulcer, Rep. Dingell is recovering well at George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. We will be rescheduling the Congresswoman’s upcoming town hall until she has fully recovered. Thank you for your time and consideration. – Team Dingell See our original post at Facebook
More Things to Do: Redistricting Committees For Michiganders who worked for or donated to Voters Not Politicians, and for other voters who care deeply about fairness in government and have been offended by gerrymandering, the time has arrived. Redistricting committees are meeting throughout Michigan to receive the input of voters regarding where and how district…
May–June. Text Banking: Encourage young people to get the vaccine NextGen has set a goal to text 1,000,000 young people to encourage them to get the COVID-19 vaccine! We will provide information on where they can get a shot and answer questions they might have. Each shift will begin with a script huddle so you…
GOP lawmaker rips Republican colleagues’ ‘bogus’ insurrection claims https://bit.ly/3oEyby3 Michigan GOP congressman rejects claims by colleagues downplaying Capitol riot When many Republicans spread inaccurate accounts of the January 6 insurrection some are actually calling out that effort for what it is. And Liz Cheney isn’t the only one. On Sunday, Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) cited…
Despite the opposition of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), the House passed a bipartisan bill to investigate the January 6 insurrection through an independent, 9/11-style commission last evening. The final vote was 252–175, with 35 Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the legislation. It will now go to…
Another voter suppression bill This week, the State Senate will vote on SB273 which has the potential to eliminate drop boxes for absentee ballots throughout Michigan.This bill will require approval of the 4-member Board of Canvassers, comprised of 2 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Although this bill appears innocuous enough, if a majority of the members…
Tuesday, May 25. Ann Arbor Police Oversight Commission Community Forum The Independent Community Police Oversight Commission wants to hear from you! At least once per year the ICPOC holds an in-person community forum where the citizens express themselves and discuss policing in Ann Arbor. Please come, share thoughts and visions for public safety. Bring a…