Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) – Proposal 2026-01
On November 3, 2026, Proposal 2026-01 will ask voters: Shall a convention of elected delegates be called for the purpose of a general revision of the Michigan Constitution, any such…
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Eroding Protections: The Supreme Court and the Future of Equal Voting Rights
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement, was enacted to enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments and eliminate racial discrimination in voting. It has been amended…
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One Person, One Vote
The Century-Long Struggle Behind the Voting Rights Act Fifteenth Amendment (1870) Section 1 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by…
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Action Alert: Protect Michigan from ICE abuses – MI CEMI and MI ACLU
On Thursday, January 29 at Noon the Michigan Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety is scheduled to vote on three bills to protect Michiganders against some of…
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Professional Degrees Redefined: Gutting Student Access, Threatening Essential Fields
The Department of Education is proposing major changes to what counts as a “professional degree,” and the impact could shut thousands of students out of essential careers. By cutting the list from 2,000 programs to under 600—and ending Grad PLUS loans in 2026—advanced fields like nursing, counseling, social work, therapy, and public health could lose access to higher federal loan caps. These changes threaten workforce pipelines and deepen shortages in critical community-serving professions. A formal rulemaking period is coming—public comments and legislative pressure will be key.
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PEG Exclusive: How We Remember History
The Confederate Memorial at Arlington, dedicated in 1914 and removed in 2023, long glorified the Confederacy with images of “loyal” slaves and the mythic “mammy” figure. Civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell condemned such depictions for erasing the violence enslaved women endured.
Critics argue that keeping these monuments in public spaces distorts history and prolongs racial harm. Artists like Kehinde Wiley (Rumors of War) and Augusta Savage (Realization) now offer new narratives—artworks that honor Black resilience and demand a fuller, more honest public memory.
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The So-Called Big Beautiful Bill is Pretty Ugly
Based on this bill, the current projections of the deficit (Axios, The Hill, Congressional Budget Office) indicate the debt will rise by $3.8 trillion in the coming decade! The top 10% of earners will see an increase in income, while the bottom 10% will see a decrease in income.
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PEG Exclusive: Life Was Good Until January 2025
A Washtenaw County senior citizen, who we will call Rose, opened a letter from the Social Security Administration. Amidst confusing information about the agency reducing her Social Security benefit and denying her Medicare coverage, the letter stated, “We cannot pay you benefits because you are not lawfully present in the U.S.”
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Democracy, Not Pageantry: Pushing Back on Trumps’s Military Parade and Display of Might
The controversial military parade set for June 14, which coincides with Flag Day, the Army’s 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump’s birthday, is drawing both patriotic fervor and protest.
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Part I: Commerce Secretary Says Only “Fraudsters” Scream About Missing a Social Security Check, Not Honest People
It is difficult to determine the actual state of federal agencies, including Social Security (SS). However, most people can agree that millions rely on SS for financial and medical stability, making timely payments crucial. Each month, SS provides billions in retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to 73 million people. In 2025, about 73 million Americans will receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, according to the Social Security Administration, with nearly $1.6 trillion in benefits paid out annually.
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