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Author Archives: dasbates

How the Administration’s Climate Policies Harm Everyone — and What You Can Do About It

This article breaks down climate change Trump administration policies, explains how they impact all Americans, and gives you ways to take action.

Posted bydasbatesMarch 20, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Environmental Justice, News & Media, Statewide

Watch Michigan United Fight for You

Michigan United’s Pastor Monica Villareal was on WNEM 5 news asking Genesee Co. Board members to fight against safety net cuts.

Posted bydasbatesMarch 14, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Flint, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

MU in the News: Fighting Against Cuts to the Safety Net

Michigan United’s Pastor Monica Villareal was in the Flint news asking county board members about funding cuts to social services.

Posted bydasbatesMarch 12, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Flint, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Flint Council Passes Landmark Medical Debt Relief Plan for Residents

After months of delays, the Flint City Council approved a proposal on Wednesday to erase $32 million in medical debt for Flint residents.

Posted bydasbatesJanuary 9, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inEastern Michigan, Flint, Healthcare, News & Media, Press Release, Statewide, VictoriesTags: Civic Engagement, Healthcare

Flint Organizations Demand City Council Action on Medical Debt Relief

On Jan 7th, A coalition of community organizations sent a letter to Flint City Council asking them to a proposal eliminating medical debt

Posted bydasbatesJanuary 8, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inEastern Michigan, Flint, News & Media, Press Release, Statewide, VictoriesTags: Civic Engagement, Healthcare

MU in the News: Immigrant Rights Groups Brace for “Chaos”

Our own Diego Bonesatti was quoted in a Detroit News article on how Michigan United and sister groups fight for immigrant rights.

Posted bydasbatesDecember 13, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inDetroit, Immigrant Rights, Immigration, Legal Services, News & Media, Statewide, Western MichiganTags: abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids mi, abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids michigan, legal service, united legal services

Immigrant, Refugee, and Asylum Seeker Rights in the US

Understand your legal rights as an immigrant, refugee, or asylum seeker; protections vary, so seek expert advice to navigate complex U.S. laws.

Posted bydasbatesNovember 25, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Immigrant Rights, Immigration, Legal Services, News & Media, StatewideTags: abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids mi, abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids michigan, Civic Engagement, united legal services

MU in the News: Michigan should Join States Funding Legal Representation for Immigrants

Our own Eloise Sirleaf was in the pages of Bridge Michigan, standing in favor of funding legal aid programs for immigrants.

Posted bydasbatesNovember 13, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Immigrant Rights, Immigration, Legal Services, News & Media, StatewideTags: abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids mi, abogados de inmigracion en grand rapids michigan, Civic Engagement, united legal services

MU in the News: What’s Next in the DTE Fake Public Comment Scandal

Em Perry of Michigan United was featured in the pages of Planet Detroit this week. See how we’re taking power back from DTE.

Posted bydasbatesOctober 31, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Movement Politics, News & Media, Statewide, Taking Back Our PowerTags: Civic Engagement

A Conversation on Voting with Secretary Pete Buttigieg

On 10/24 our own Rev. John Duckworth met with Sec. Pete Buttigieg in Detroit. Read about it.

Posted bydasbatesOctober 28, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Faith in Justice, Movement Politics, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

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