A weekly roundup of Michigan political events, protests, rallies, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, January 23rd through Thursday, January 29th.
Friday (Jan. 23)
ICE Out for Good–A National Day of Solidarity has been scheduled for Friday, January 23rd. Click here to find an event near you.
Indivisible–Indivisible ICE Out for Good DETROIT – MN Solidarity Day of Action, (Detroit, 4-5 p.m.)
A nationwide coalition of groups is organizing coordinated ICE Out For Good actions to stand with Minnesota after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good and to demand accountability.
Saturday (Jan. 24)
Indivisible–ICE Out for Good & Signs of Fascism March, (Saugatuck, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
This event is part of the “Signs of Fascism” regional series led by Good Trouble Indivisible in West Michigan.
Indivisible–Immigrants’ Rights Presentation, (Hastings, 12-1:30 p.m.)
Learn about undocumented immigrants’ rights with guest speaker Dan Oropeza of the United Farm Workers Foundation.
Voters Not Politicians–Your Story. Your Power. Your Vote. Detroit Community Storytelling Event, (Detroit, 12-3 p.m.)
Join Voters Not Politicians, Common Cause, All Voting Is Local, the Voting Access for All Coalition, and local voting rights groups to share your story about proposed proof-of-citizenship laws that could restrict your right to vote.
Sunday (Jan. 25)
Macomb Defenders Rising–Rally: Stop The Washington Township Data Center, (Washington, 1-3 p.m.)
Join Washington Township residents and neighbors to rally and say no to the proposed data center in the area.
Tuesday (Jan. 27)
Michigan League of Conservation Voters–Volunteer Huddle, (Kalamazoo, 6-8 p.m.)
Learn more about the work Michigan LCV is doing, enjoy free food, and hear updates on their work and ways you can get involved.
Wednesday (Jan. 28)
Common Cause Michigan–Volunteer Info Session, Virtual (6-7 p.m.)
Learn more about the pro-democracy work the Common Cause Michigan team is organizing this year, and different ways that you can take action.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters–Game Night for Our Future, (Royal Oak, 6:15-7:45 p.m.)
Learn more about the work Michigan LCV is doing, play games, and hear updates on their work and ways you can get involved.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters–Volunteer Huddle – Trivia Night, (Ann Arbor, 6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Learn more about the work Michigan LCV is doing, play trivia, and hear updates on their work and ways you can get involved.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Abigail Deatrick, abigail@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week before the event).
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