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September 26, 2024

How Civic Engagement and Election Protection Keep Our Voices Heard

Election protection is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a democracy. However, it can’t be done if people aren’t civically engaged.

Join a study on the impact of pollution on your health

The data collected from participants will help inform public policies and regulations, ultimately improving the safety of our communities.

Understanding and addressing Michigan’s struggle for reliable, affordable electricity

Currently, Michiganders pay the highest electric rates for the second worst power outages in the Midwest.

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.

Care Over Cost: Standing Together Against Healthcare Denials

Last Tuesday over 100 of us gathered at the UnitedHealth Group lobby. Our demonstration challenged the profit-driven practices the #1 health insurer.

LAWMAKERS MUST VOTE “NO” ON BIDEN’S INHUMANE BORDER DEAL THAT AIMS TO FURTHER ERODE DUE PROCESS AND SEPARATE FAMILIES

Michigan United strongly condemns President Joe Biden’s legislative deal that would affect the U.S.-Mexico border. We urge lawmakers to vote NO on H.R. 6678, 6679, 5585, and 6976.

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.

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.

Join the Fight for Environmental Justice: How You Can Hold Utility Companies Accountable!

Michigan United's Environmental Justice team has worked tirelessly to hold utility companies accountable and promote energy democracy. Unfortunately, Michiganders only receive $35 for their losses during every power outage, while these companies charge higher rates. This is unacceptable, and we need to demand more.

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Join "Taking Back our Power" and take a stand against money in Michigan politics

We are a coalition of working families in Michigan fighting to pass comprehensive state legislation to prevent regulated monopoly corporations and companies seeking government contracts from making political contributions. We can no longer let them buy their way out of accountability and drown out the voice of the people!

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Join "Care Over Cost" and help us get people the healthcare coverage promised by their insurers

In Michigan and all across the country, our members are fighting individual care denials and are WINNING people the care they need--and paid fo! Together, we are working to transform our health care system to put Care Over Cost and people over profit.

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Become a Relational Organizing Leader

Relational organizing is defined as “preparing & supporting people to bring the power within their existing relationships to affect change.” In actuality it is turning a contact into a conversation and then into a person empowered to create change where they live.

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