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August 2021
Season of nonviolent direct action on four Mondays
Mondays. Poor People’s Campaign announces "season of nonviolent direct action," targeting US Senate; and the Poor People’s Campaign launches civil disobedience actions for voting rights. ‘If our actions result in the system believing it has to arrest us, then so be it. Civil disobedience is a badge and banner we will proudly wear,” said Rev. William Barber. Protecting voters’ rights, ending the filibuster, the $15 an hour minimum wage, and restoration of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 are some…
Find out more »Virtual meeting with Senator Peters: Federal voting rights
Monday. As you probably know, there are two pieces of legislation waiting on Senate action regarding federal voting rights, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. I am part of a group of Michiganders who are participating in virtual (Zoom) visits with our senators’ offices to promote the passage of these pieces of legislation. The visits are being organized by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) and my role is that of…
Find out more »Election Day in Michigan!
Tuesday. This Tuesday is election day in many areas of Michigan. In Washtenaw County, there will be voting in Ann Arbor Township, Northfield Township, and Ypsilanti Township. For the full list of elections by county, click here. For all other questions, click the blue button below for comprehensive election resources.
Find out more »Virtual meeting with Senator Stabenow: Federal voting rights
Tuesday. As you probably know, there are two pieces of legislation waiting on Senate action regarding federal voting rights, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. I am part of a group of Michiganders who are participating in virtual (Zoom) visits with our senators’ offices to promote the passage of these pieces of legislation. The visits are being organized by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) and my role is that of…
Find out more »Redistricting: Learn to draw, describe, and submit testimony about your Community
Join Voters Not Politicians at our upcoming virtual webinars on Tuesday, July 27th and Tuesday, August 3rd to learn how to draw, describe, and submit effective public testimony about your Community of Interest to Michigan's inaugural Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Tuesdays 7/27 and 8/3. What: Community Maps & Descriptions: Workshop on Michigan Redistricting Where: Zoom access will be sent once you are registered Who: Hosted by VNP volunteers & staff For the first time in Michigan history, an Independent Citizens…
Find out more »Washtenaw Dems Garden Party
Sunday. The Washtenaw County Democratic Party invites you to a Garden Party! With Special Guests: Detroit State Senator Erica Geiss, Majority Leader State Rep Donna Lasinkski and other Democratic leaders. Hosted by Chris and Anne Savage. Se more at washtenawdems.org.
Find out more »Yousef and You Forums
Monday. Rep. Yousef Rabhi will be returning to represent our community in the 101st Michigan Legislature. He hosts regular Yousef and You forums for constituents to get updates and discuss legislative issues. These will take place on Zoom until further notice. Typically discussions are 10 am on the 4th Saturday of the month and 6 pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Click here to register: Monday coffee hours Saturday coffee hours
Find out more »Yousef and You Forums
Saturday. Rep. Yousef Rabhi will be returning to represent our community in the 101st Michigan Legislature. He hosts regular Yousef and You forums for constituents to get updates and discuss legislative issues. These will take place on Zoom until further notice. Typically discussions are 10 am on the 4th Saturday of the month and 6 pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Click here to register: Monday coffee hours Saturday coffee hours
Find out more »September 2021
Yousef and You Forums
Monday. Rep. Yousef Rabhi will be returning to represent our community in the 101st Michigan Legislature. He hosts regular Yousef and You forums for constituents to get updates and discuss legislative issues. These will take place on Zoom until further notice. Typically discussions are 10 am on the 4th Saturday of the month and 6 pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Click here to register: Monday coffee hours Saturday coffee hours
Find out more »Yousef and You Forums
Saturday. Rep. Yousef Rabhi will be returning to represent our community in the 101st Michigan Legislature. He hosts regular Yousef and You forums for constituents to get updates and discuss legislative issues. These will take place on Zoom until further notice. Typically discussions are 10 am on the 4th Saturday of the month and 6 pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Click here to register: Monday coffee hours Saturday coffee hours
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