Theory of Change

Michigan United is building a vibrant, inclusive movement in Michigan where community members are organizing to build power to affect change at local, state, and national levels. We are working to dismantle systemic barriers perpetuating inequality by building power. Michigan United defines power as the ability to act, and it comes in the form of organized people and organized money. We focus on issues from a racial, economic, and gender justice lens. We are a hub of people-centered leadership development, issue organizing, and civic power building. We are movement builders.



Michigan United’s theory of change is rooted in our core values. We start from the position that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential and live with dignity. We’re committed to bridging gaps and fostering unity across different communities, recognizing that our destinies are linked in the fight for equity and justice.


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Mop Up Michigan

Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations.

Whether you’ve got five minutes or five hours, your time matters. We’re going to need volunteers to collect signatures, knock doors, spread the word, and help bring this ballot initiative to life.

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Care Over Cost

We hold health insurers accountable for covered but unpaid benefits. Together, we are working to transform our health care system to put people over profit.

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Transformative Justice

We believe that we can keep our communities safe from crime and reduce the number of people in prison. We're working to reform the policies of the police, schools, prosecutors, as well as reform sentencing guidelines and improve release services.

Election Protection

We're on a mission to safeguard the integrity of every election, ensuring that the democratic process remains fair, accessible, and representative of all voices.

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Immigrant Rights

Join us in our fight for a brighter future, where every person, regardless of their immigration status, is afforded the same rights, opportunities, and respect as any other Michigander.

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We believe that we can keep our communities safe from crime and reduce the number of people in prison. We're working to reform the policies of the police, schools, prosecutors, as well as reform sentencing guidelines and improve release services.

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Take Action on ICE Funding
Right now in Minneapolis and across the country, ICE and federal immigration agents are operating like an occupying force.
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Michigan United in Action: What you can do about Minneapolis
We are living in a crisis born of government force. Use our Advocacy Alert below to educate yourself, understand what's needed and take action.
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Michigan United on Substack: “American Reflections” on our 2026 MLK Celebration
Substack writer Ty Partridge, author of American Reflections attended our 2026 MLK Day Celebration. It was a day of inspiration, fellowship and recommitting to the cause.
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Regulating AI in Michigan: What is “Best Practice” for Legislation?
We built this app because “AI legislation” is starting to show up in statehouses. This app turns policy into a simple checklist you can actually use.
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How to Regulate AI in Michigan: The Physical Reality
Given AI influence in the White House, it is highly unlikely we’ll see tech regulation from DC. As a result, states are laboratories for governing AI.
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Community Leaders and Environmental Groups Raise Urgent Concerns About Cryptomining and AI Data Centers Across Michigan
Community and environmental leaders across Northern Michigan met for a series of hybrid briefings on the growing risks from data centers.

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We want to organize 3.5% of Michigan, tear down the barriers of inequality and replace it with dignity and opportunity.

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