Given the fiery partisan trenches that now define not just our political climate, celebrating Dr. King’s legacy requires more than just observing an occasion.
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Protest Pro-tips
If you can’t turn over a soap box on a street corner, stand on it, and rail against the government, you don’t truly have free speech.
Follow the Money: the Hall-Bolin Holiday Budget Cuts
Using an obscure power in state law, they moved to strip multi-year protection from $644.9 million in already-approved projects.
What is the Impact of the Hall-Bolin Budget Cuts?
The Hall/Bolin cuts don’t just move numbers around a spreadsheet — they pull the floor out from under a lot of basic systems.
MU in the News: The Fight for Gun Violence Prevention in Michigan
Learn more about the report and how Michigan United is making an impact in communities like Detroit and Flint.
The 2025 Michigan United Election Protection Report
Ensuring every eligible voter could cast a ballot safely, confidently, and without interference
Your Voice, Your Power: Why Michiganders Must Register and Organize Now
Registering to vote is the first step toward making sure your voice counts, no matter the issue you care about.
‘Progress for the People’ Town Hall, November 15th in Warren
Join us to learn what the new budget law means for you, hear from your neighbors, and ask your questions!
Understanding and Addressing Michigan’s Struggle for Reliable, Affordable Electricity
Here’s why we constantly worry about power outages or a high Consumers Energy bill or DTE bill.
What Happened at the Latest Flint Justice Assembly Meeting?
At our May meeting, we joined together for community power building and campaign work. Join us in June.