Bridge Michigan stated that business leaders from some of Michigan’s largest employers on Tuesday urged the state’s Republican-led Legislature to avoid approving any new election laws that would reduce participation or disenfranchise voters. General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Ford CEO Jim Farley, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan CEO Daniel Loepp were among those…
Saturday, April 24 from 1–3 pm. Hear from a group of some of the strongest activists on self-care tips. Hosted and organized by Trisch’e Duckworth of Survivors Speak. Register here. https://bit.ly/32iR9Aa See our original post at Facebook
Friday, April 30. A Conversation with Josh Douglas about Voting Rights University of Kentucky Law Professor Joshua A. Douglas, author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, is widely considered to be one of the most important voting rights experts in the country. Join League of…
Daunte Wright, yet another Minneapolis Black person killed by police: Analysis by Heather Cox Richardson “What is on trial is the fundamental American principle of equality before the law…. Either [Black people killed at the hands of police] had the right to due legal process, or police officers could condemn them to death without the…
Virtual Lunch & Learn – Election Reform https://bit.ly/3ahDsWG Friday, April 30. A Conversation with Josh Douglas about Voting Rights University of Kentucky Law Professor Joshua A. Douglas, author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, is widely considered to be one of the most important voting…
Sunday, April 18, 7 pm. Conversations! about Restorative Justice in Washtenaw County Chuck Newman will host Belinda Dulin, executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center; Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit; and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris to discuss an innovative, evidence based approach to improve survivor satisfaction, decrease serious crime, racism and the number of…
Monday, April 19,7:30 pm. Reclaim Our American Democracy – ROAD meeting with special guest Special guest Simon Schuster will give a presentation with in-depth news and analysis of the 2020 election. He will also give current information about big money in Michigan politics. Be ready to take notes, get motivated, and activated to do something…
Saturday, April 24, 1–3 pm. Activist’s Self-Care Clinic PEG has a strong community of activists, and the demands on our time and attention can be overwhelming! Here is some help from a group of some of the strongest activists on self-care tips. Hosted and organized by Trisch’e Duckworth of Survivors Speak. Register https://bit.ly/32iR9Aa Welcome! You…
Monday April 19, 7 pm. Town Hall – Michigan Redistricting and Communities of Interest League of Women Voters Town Hall webinar on Michigan’s redistricting process and Communities of Interest. With Dr. John Chamberlin, League member, University of Michigan Professor Emeritus at Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy and Political Science; and Dr. Vicki Paulissen,…
Thursday, April 15, 7:15 pm. A2D2 Conversations about climate action Join A2D2 Indivisible for a conversation with climate fighters from the Sunrise Movement, the Citizen’s Climate Lobby, and the DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis. The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led coalition specializing in direct action to pressure lawmakers to adopt climate change…