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Empower Latino voters to register and participate in upcoming elections

Almost 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…

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Here are the gun bills pending in the Michigan legislature

Did 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…

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White House unveils proposals to ‘harden’ schools

The 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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Saturday, March 10. Connect and Act 2018

Are you curious about how we got here and what it is going to take to build something better? Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were an affordable experience tailored to your needs; packed into less than 8 hours and also filled with music, food, and friends (new and old) seeking similar connections? Experienced facilitators…

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People of Color more likely to live near pollutants and breathe pollutants

The 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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NRA House of Shame

It is sometimes difficult to track NRA money to representatives in Congress because of PACs and related entities. Check out this graphic WaPo which shows that Rep. Tim Walberg from Michigan’s 7th district received $12,000. An advertisement in the New York Times on February 21, by everytown.org, reports him receiving $96,000. Either number is the highest Michigan donation.  In 2012, he received an…

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Take action now for gun safety

The website Everytown for Gun Safety offers action plans in response to ongoing gun violence. Get more information and do an interactive search here

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Swing Left College Fellowship application due March 1

This election season, one thing’s for sure: young voters are going to be absolutely critical to taking back the House. Through the Swing Left College Fellowship program, Fellows will receive top-notch training in campaigning and organizing, so they can get out the youth vote in November and become progressive leaders on their campuses and beyond.…

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