The New York Times reports that America’s voter turnout is far below that of most democracies . Worse, it’s uneven: Older, wealthier and more educated people turn out in large numbers. Last year, for example, 70 percent of those over 70 years old voted. By contrast, only 43 percent of those under 25 did. …
DetailsBills allowing courts to temporarily take away guns from people deemed dangerous are still on hold in Lansing, and may not get a hearing — at least as currently written. A proposal giving school employees access to firearms, drafted by a powerful House Republican, likely won’t be ready as early as he hoped. Still other bills seeking…
DetailsThe 12th District Summit Planning Committee invites you to join a day of learning, training, and momentum building for the 2018 election. We ask that you share this event with your lists and social media. Registration is free and open. Save your space now ! Visit the Summit websitefor more information and the s chedule. People from across the 12th…
DetailsLegislation proposed by Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, would require the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to seek a federal waiver and implement a 30-hours-per-week work, training or education requirement for able-bodied Medicaid recipients in Michigan. But: Public policy research shows that a majority of Medicaid recipients who can work, do work. Over 680,000 low-income residents have…
DetailsIn honor of that anniversary, we reproduced the first article from newsletter #1 describing why PEG was formed. This week we would like to address “where we are now,” and next week we will discuss “where we want to go.” Through our well-respected weekly newsletter, we are providing answers to the question, “What can we…
DetailsAlmost 43% of eligible Latinos are not registered to vote. Counter voter suppression efforts by supporting groups mobilizing Latino voters. Donate:Mi Familia Vota promotes Latino voter registration, informs about Constitutional rights, and advocates for issues that affect the Latino community. Donate:Voto Latino mobilizes Latino leaders by supporting voter registration and programsthat educate and empower Latino millennials. Bonus: Share on social media: “Your…
DetailsDid the bills to allow concealed carry in schools take you by surprise this week? Guess what, Lansing has more. House Republicans outlined “defending second amendment rights” as one of their priorities for the 2017–2018 session. Senate Republicans, too, have introduced a number of related bills, and more could crop up from either side in…
DetailsThe Trump administration on Sunday unveiled a series of proposals on school safety and gun restrictions in the wake of the recent shooting in Florida, including a push for states to provide firearms… Read more www.facebook.com
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DetailsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that people of color often live by polluting industries, and hence, sustain the risks associated with breathing in fine particulate matter. The EPA made these observations even as the Trump Administration makes plans to dismantle many of the institutions and regulations meant to lower these risks. To read the…
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