{"id":11485,"date":"2024-09-04T10:04:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miunited.org\/?p=11485"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:28:14","slug":"understanding-and-addressing-michigans-struggle-for-reliable-affordable-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miunited.org\/ar\/2024\/09\/understanding-and-addressing-michigans-struggle-for-reliable-affordable-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding and addressing Michigan&#8217;s struggle for reliable, affordable electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz\">\n<section id=\"_jGs7qqRvjAe9\" class=\"brz-section brz-section__header brz-css-vGII6\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__header--animated brz-css-vGII6\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__header-sticky-item brz-css-q1Zwm brz-css-taaye\" 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brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-fUKi8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zlSOg5oRs94c\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-uDAuf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lWaXK\" data-uniq-id=\"fbKP1\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Living in Michigan holds unique charms, from the serene beauty of two Great Lakes to vibrant cities. Yet many Michiganders face a persistent and frustrating problem: unreliable electric grids and high energy bills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pc4zm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zb2YF\" data-uniq-id=\"czvcE\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lxqyz\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iOY3F\" data-uniq-id=\"wbN7P\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Currently, Michiganders pay the highest electric rates for the second worst power outages in the Midwest because monopoly corporations like DTE and Consumers Energy have spent millions in state political contributions to escape accountability for poor service and high energy bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ltz4n\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-eoDVK\" data-uniq-id=\"xwBnv\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yAwxY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vblpj\" data-uniq-id=\"w3q3c\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Whether you&#8217;re a homeowner constantly worrying about <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">power outages<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> or a business owner grappling with a <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">high Consumers Energy bill<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> or <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">DTE bill<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">, the struggle is real and shared by many across the state. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s happening \u2014 and what you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-eZp0G\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yNI8U\" data-uniq-id=\"u70y_\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-iqEjw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zCjUJ\" data-uniq-id=\"gtjDb\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">The Causes of Michigan&#8217;s Power Outage Woes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yztgW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rtJNu\" data-uniq-id=\"iL9aM\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iWyKQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jAUE_\" data-uniq-id=\"ojupx\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">The abnormally <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">high rate of Michigan power outages<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">is an all-too-familiar sore spot for its residents. The state ranks second nationwide for the number of power disruptions per year, and it\u2019s the fourth worst state for power loss duration. In general, electric outages are most often caused by severe weather, and the entire Midwest is known for its punch-packing thunderstorms, snowstorms, and ice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wLy5l\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vjOCk\" data-uniq-id=\"hqbFb\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jMA3U\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-npoX3\" data-uniq-id=\"yJjxI\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">However, neighboring Midwestern states with similar weather patterns have fewer outages and faster power restoration times. Several factors contribute to this disparity:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-niLaQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-h3o9A\" data-uniq-id=\"xYDTs\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bY83r\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-kPFZ9\" data-uniq-id=\"ncQhe\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Aging infrastructure.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> Michigan&#8217;s electrical grid is outdated and often struggles to keep up with modern demands. Many components of the grid are decades old, making them prone to failures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-xDczT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tdZZL\" data-uniq-id=\"kFsGE\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-l6WcS\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tVv3A\" data-uniq-id=\"jlgHB\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Inadequate power loss prevention.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> According to ratepayer advocates, major <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">utility companies in Michigan<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> \u2014 namely, <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">DTE Energy<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> \u0648 <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Consumers Energy<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> \u2014 consistently neglect to execute adequate outage prevention strategies, like maintaining the electric grid and trimming trees near power lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-f7WE3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nyNTc\" data-uniq-id=\"a8Et2\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-a3zWw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wj_lg\" data-uniq-id=\"qK7Ak\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Increasingly extreme weather patterns.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> Global warming and the current climate crisis have been causing more frequent and destructive weather events, placing additional strain on an already-fragile infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-xdVAR\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-kDCeU\" data-uniq-id=\"iuIH9\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-l7JvH\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-kKjTv\" data-uniq-id=\"dB2GH\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">These outages not only disrupt daily life, but can also lead to significant economic losses, particularly for small businesses that rely heavily on consistent power supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tn71c\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rzCbv\" data-uniq-id=\"vD62C\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-kA0rm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-d6a02\" data-uniq-id=\"pieoY\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Why Electric Bills Are So High in Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lQYBO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lmv_n\" data-uniq-id=\"c6Xns\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-kAqqu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tobN8\" data-uniq-id=\"jxJGU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">In addition to having more frequent and longer-lasting power disruptions than other Midwestern states, <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5 brz-span\">Michigan residents also pay some of the highest electricity rates in the region<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">. <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\u0625\u0646 <\/span><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">average electric bill in Michigan<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> is several cents higher per kilowatt hour than in states like Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. Several factors contribute to these high costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qzZKA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wSLCv\" data-uniq-id=\"rFL4Q\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qn1fy\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-icbiB\" data-uniq-id=\"c79PW\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Corrupt political influence.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> DTE Energy and Consumers Energy enjoy <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">strong political influence through their substantial donations to lawmakers<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">. These totaled almost $500,000 in 2023, and over 80% of the state legislating body accepted contributions from these corporations that year. This practice leads to profitable regulatory decisions for energy companies at the expense of consumers. Further, because they are regional monopolies, consumers can\u2019t choose to switch to a competitor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-i0_kh\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fqA_0\" data-uniq-id=\"lAiBC\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-kJQ2w\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-j2gJt\" data-uniq-id=\"qCbns\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">High operational costs.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> High costs associated with maintaining aging infrastructure and making investments in new components and technologies are often passed on to consumers, especially if regulatory bodies allow this to happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-e70gW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lz0gR\" data-uniq-id=\"qaP9T\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-g_Uwj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xXO2S\" data-uniq-id=\"iRWWv\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Approval of rate increases.<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">multiple rate increases for utility companies<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">. For example, Consumers Energy was recently granted a $92 million rate increase.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-gVU1O\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-c2ouS\" data-uniq-id=\"e3sDc\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-cXv5B\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bqiUM\" data-uniq-id=\"vXD3L\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">These factors combine to create a disproportionate financial burden on residents and small businesses, making it difficult for many to manage their monthly energy expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-sbVhg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xqphw\" data-uniq-id=\"v6bXZ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-frPNP\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-omagp\" data-uniq-id=\"mAT0r\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">How Michiganders Can Take Back Their Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ctVDY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nsoju\" data-uniq-id=\"ybhkF\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tIN19\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gjODN\" data-uniq-id=\"klZ8n\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">While these challenges are complex, there are relatively simple steps that Michiganders can take to get better continuity and pricing when it comes to electricity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yIDbc\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dfnac\" data-uniq-id=\"pdtgz\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-q13pe\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ymF0_\" data-uniq-id=\"pBFQF\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Start by Taking Back Your Right to Affordable Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-gGiaK\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wIYM6\" data-uniq-id=\"idQ52\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bLJbW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lFsxT\" data-uniq-id=\"nMYN9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2 brz-span\">It doesn\u2019t have to be this way. Join us in urging state lawmakers to sign the <\/span><a class=\"brz-cp-color5 link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/takingbackmi.org\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Taking Back Our Power Pledge<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"brz-cp-color5 brz-span\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2 brz-span\"> The program, a collaboration with our sister organization Michigan United Action and six other organizations, advocates for a bill that would prohibit regulated monopoly corporations and government contract-seeking corporations from making state or local political contributions<em>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-sSx_x\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sOhsg\" data-uniq-id=\"dP1V2\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qGbA0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bdD97\" data-uniq-id=\"aBbfj\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color5\">\u0645\u064a\u0634\u064a\u063a\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062a\u062d\u062f\u0629<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> is a broad, statewide coalition working to reform our broken healthcare and immigration systems, protect our environment, end mass incarceration, and make essential services accessible to all. We are steadfast in our belief that all of us suffer when corporations have undue influence over the elected officials who are supposed to be looking out for us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zVyOH\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-trugm\" data-uniq-id=\"o5NmE\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-uteQU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tVL9B\" data-uniq-id=\"rXfcD\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Speak Up and Take Action&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-b7pjw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tgi27\" data-uniq-id=\"xTQFd\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hICVn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r69Aw\" data-uniq-id=\"jB3o3\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Engage with <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">social justice-related nonprofits<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> and policymakers to push for regulatory reforms that prioritize consumer interests over utility company profits. You can do this conveniently and effectively through the <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">Taking Back Our Power campaign<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">, which seeks to ban regulated monopoly corporations from contributing to political funds in order to gain lucrative government contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-f5KZN\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fHSsu\" data-uniq-id=\"iHUX8\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-v_0iW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aUUCZ\" data-uniq-id=\"xSCO7\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Increase Your Energy Efficiency&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iWQep\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iU2pJ\" data-uniq-id=\"jykGF\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ooWy3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mF5mr\" data-uniq-id=\"jMEPj\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Implementing energy-efficient practices and technologies can help reduce consumption and lower bills. Green banks like Michigan Saves publish <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">tips for saving energy <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">and offer affordable financing for eligible energy-efficient home and business upgrades.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-b_iHg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pJCDS\" data-uniq-id=\"qNmhB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-ewXo2\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uLBIK\" data-uniq-id=\"uDFVl\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Participate in Utility Incentive Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jlvAt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dIwMQ\" data-uniq-id=\"kAEYJ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-vyacJ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tWcNb\" data-uniq-id=\"g07we\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Utility companies \u2014 yes, even DTE Energy and Consumers Energy \u2014 offer consumer rebate and discount programs for qualifying energy-efficient purchases. Find out if you can take advantage of these and take back some of your energy bill budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-izPfy\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rsAbQ\" data-uniq-id=\"gGc2l\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-wWHoG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rS1Yd\" data-uniq-id=\"biy_2\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Support Clean Energy Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-uJSOZ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iaebh\" data-uniq-id=\"dGze5\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jFPrV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wrSG6\" data-uniq-id=\"aRjKU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Advocate and vote for <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color5\">clean energy initiatives and laws. <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">These make sustainable energy more accessible for lower-income communities. They also work to hold utility companies accountable for initiatives like implementing affordable solar energy, electric waste reduction, and energy-efficient retrofittings for homes and businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-m8scx\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gGdzc\" data-uniq-id=\"aNQ8W\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dr6vx\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zIpsm\" data-uniq-id=\"uiiSl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">While the road to fair and reliable electricity service is challenging, collective action and informed decision-making can pave the way for meaningful improvements. By taking these steps, Michiganders can achieve a more equitable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"_fQu3JwUqvBg6\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-iGtcL\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-kGRtd brz-css-fD9aQ\" data-brz-custom-id=\"peoLG8QtL0j7\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-f_OSz brz-css-ok6CM\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-xdCWr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-fUKi8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"c99dUXYXOJG0\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 data-uniq-id=\"zRwGJ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jTRF7\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-rUTdW\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">\u0647\u0644 \u0623\u0646\u062a \u0645\u0633\u062a\u0639\u062f \u0644\u0641\u0639\u0644 \u0634\u064a\u0621 \u0645\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0622\u0646\u061f<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-xdCWr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-fUKi8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xyfAx2tk2jca\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-uniq-id=\"kvao7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gC5lf\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-lato brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-24 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-ro8qL\">\u0627\u0646\u0636\u0645 \u0625\u0644\u0649 \u0623\u062d\u062f \u0645\u0634\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0639\u0646\u0627!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-zCrln\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wXTYUk5zPsG3\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-wM67n brz-css-errXN\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-j1VHh brz-css-qx5uz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"p8V_Q6fVQDFs\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-ihQep brz-css-uqStD\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-xdCWr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-xv7EO brz-css-llKqC\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xToXXqp7ehcW\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/miunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/TBOP-Logo-480-926x926x0x118x926x688x1708009443-630x467x0x56x630x354x1721225397.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-j1VHh brz-css-sW2To\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uF35pbqDZKSe\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-ihQep brz-css-g3wPp\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-xdCWr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-fUKi8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"akq6r04SoqNX\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-pb5ZC\" data-uniq-id=\"nogRw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sbMLJ\">Join &#8220;Taking Back our Power&#8221; 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data-generated-css=\"brz-css-j_LxI\" data-uniq-id=\"binV1\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Relational organizing is defined as \u201cpreparing &amp; supporting people to bring the power within their existing relationships to affect change.\u201d In actuality is it turning a contact into a conversation and then into a person empowered to create change where they live.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-kAFBG\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d0LeF\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"yo1L3oNpMTmS\">\n<div class=\"brz-hover-animation__container\" data-brz-hover-animationid=\"duSDJCnJEw5F\" data-brz-hover-options=\"%7B%22duration%22:600,%22iterations%22:1%7D\" data-brz-hover-reversible=\"true\" data-brz-hover-target=\"%22firstChild%22\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-itR_N brz-css-g6Lsc\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/jHRVSp4p00y9us9XLAOGsA2\" target=\"_blank\" 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