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Category Archives: Movement Politics

Protecting the Election in Flint’s Third Ward

We were out in Flint, protecting your right to vote in yesterday’s 3rd Ward special city council election If you see something, say something. Help us protect the vote. Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Posted bydasbatesMay 7, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Election Protection, Flint, Movement Politics, News & Media, Statewide, VictoriesTags: Civic Engagement

Resisting Trump’s Executive Orders: How Social Justice Nonprofits Empower Communities

Here’s how these EOs impact people across multiple demographics and how nonprofits empower communities to resist them

Posted bydasbatesApril 8, 2025July 24, 2025Posted inMovement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

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

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

Examining the hate trying to divide us at a ”Bad Faith” movie screening in Westland

Examining the hate trying to divide us at a ”Bad Faith” movie screening in Westland

Posted bydasbatesSeptember 26, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Movement Politics, Project 3.5Tags: Bad Faith movie, Christian Nationalism, Civic Engagement, Project 3.5

Ten Questions about Taking Back Our Power

The Taking Back Our Power bill is campaign finance reform that will take money and influence out of Michigan politics.

Posted bydasbatesJuly 17, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inBlog, Environmental Justice, Movement Politics, Statewide, Taking Back Our PowerTags: Civic Engagement, Taking Back Our Power

KEY ISSUES MISSING FROM GOV. WHITMER’S 2024 AGENDA

While we applaud Gov. Whitmer’s continued dedication to improving education, it is crucial to highlight the issues that were absent from the governor’s agenda. 

Posted byDaniel HopkinsJanuary 25, 2024July 25, 2025Posted inLansing, Movement Politics, Press Release, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Thank you for celebrating MLK weekend with Michigan United!

A look at our Justice Assembly and Awards Ceremony, recognizing those that embody Dr. King’s values of justice and dignity.

Posted byDaniel HopkinsJanuary 16, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inMovement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

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