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Category Archives: Movement Politics

What Reproductive Freedom for All Really Means — and How You Can Protect it

Reproductive freedom is more than whether or not to have a child. It’s bodily autonomy, family planning, and professional and economic success.

Posted bydasbatesJuly 15, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inHealthcare, Movement Politics, News & Media, Reproductive Rights, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement, Project 3.5, reproductive rightsLeave a comment on What Reproductive Freedom for All Really Means — and How You Can Protect it

What Reproductive Freedom for All Really Means — and How You Can Protect it

Reproductive freedom is more than whether or not to have a child. It’s bodily autonomy, family planning, and professional and economic success.

Posted bydasbatesJuly 15, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inHealthcare, Movement Politics, News & Media, Reproductive Rights, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement, reproductive rightsLeave a comment on What Reproductive Freedom for All Really Means — and How You Can Protect it

Grassroots Power in Action: Why Neighborhood and Community Organizing Matter More Than Ever

Discover how grassroots organizing and community building empower people to drive real change, fight injustice, and protect democracy.

Posted bydasbatesJune 4, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Michigan United at the Genesee County Community Safety Resource Fair

Michigan United was in Flint at a community saftey fair that was part of HeART to Canvas—hand-painted portraits honoring victims of violence.

Posted bydasbatesMay 20, 2025July 19, 2025Posted inEnd Gun Violence in Michigan, Flint, Movement PoliticsTags: Civic Engagement

MU in Action: Organizing to End Gun Violence in Michigan

On Friday, May 16, everyone with a stake gathered in Flint for a community conversation on stopping gun violence.

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, End Gun Violence in Michigan, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

MU in Action: Lobbying Our Legislators in Washington, DC

MU was in DC meeting with Michigan lawmakers to say: “protect our communities—don’t fund detention and deportation.”

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Immigrant Rights, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

MU Behind the Scenes: Working Together for Fair Treatment by Farmington Hills Police

How Michigan United joined with a faith partner to help solve one community’s problem with “driving while Black.” It’s an example of what we do

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Eastern Michigan, Movement Politics, Transformative JusticeTags: Civic Engagement

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.

Posted bydasbatesMay 9, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Eastern Michigan, Faith in Justice, Flint, Movement PoliticsTags: Civic Engagement

Michigan United Statement on Passage of Dirty Energy Carve-out Bills Passed by Michigan House

“Today’s vote is a betrayal of Michigan’s clean energy future. Lawmakers who supported this bill chose profits over people.”

Posted bydasbatesMay 8, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Environmental Justice, Healthcare, Lansing, Movement Politics, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Michigan United at Cinco de Mayo

Yesterday, we marched in Detroit’s annual Cinco de Mayo Parade with a clear message: IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME!

Posted bydasbatesMay 7, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Immigrant Rights, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

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