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Tomorrow Michigan goes to the polls to vote in the state primary election. Many Michiganders already voted, thanks to no-reason absentee voting. Donations, endorsements, and campaign events showing support for candidates are critical in informing voters who are running for office. Candidates need this support to win enough votes at the polls. Now that we […]
What we celebrate this Independence day is a good question. Make yours count.
Why fighting for voting rights on Martin Luther King Day is so important
Monday , 17, January 2022 2022 Election, COVID_19, Gerrymandering The Vote, Vote by Mail Leave a commentDr. Martin Luther King Jr Day 2022 should be a day to remember and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and the accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement. However, on this holiday, we’re reminded that any achievement fought for will have to be defended against those who insist there isn’t enough democracy to go around […]
New Maps New Year and the End of Gerrymandered Michigan
Tuesday , 28, December 2021 2022 Election, Gerrymandering The Vote 1 CommentMichigan’s new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission made history on December 28, 2021, by choosing new voting district maps for the state. The commission selected the winning maps as the most nonpartisan and fair for voters. Michigan lost a seat in the US House based on the 2020 Census. The new US Congress map is now […]