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Michigan Voices

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We are the statewide civic engagement collaborative table to educate, engage, activate, and protect underrepresented communities to ensure their full and equitable access to the democratic process. Join us at michiganvoices.org.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 13h

More #bookrecommendations from the MV team:

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 13h

Michigan Voices has some #bannedbook recommendations:

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 13h

Read a banned or challenged book in honor of #BannedBooksWeek!

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 1d

Check out our new #substack on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @michiganvoting.bsky.social 🗞️

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Maximize Your Voting Power

In honor of National Voter Education Week, we’re outlining two key resources for you to use ahead of the upcoming November 4 municipal election: MichiganVoting.org and MyBallotMyPower.org.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 3d

Working people are the backbone of our country. We need leaders who put people first, not billionaires.

#RealChangeNotPocketChange

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 7d

You know we had to do it for #MeanGirlsDay!💅

Make your plan to vote on or before Nov. 4 in the upcoming municipal elections. Go to MyBallotMyPower.org to learn what's on your ballot.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 8d

Check out our new #substack on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @votingaccessforall.bsky.social 🗞️

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End Prison Gerrymandering

It's time to address the artificial imbalance in political power and resource distribution between rural and urban communities caused by prison gerrymandering.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 14d

Mark your calendars, the November 4 municipal elections are coming up fast!🗓️

Go to myballotmypower.org to learn what's on your ballot.🗳

Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 14d

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 19d

It's simple.

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Reproductive Freedom for All @reproductivefreedomforall.org · 19d

No stigma. No shame. Just facts: abortion is health care. And everyone deserves access. #AbortionIsHealthCare #FactNotOpinion

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 15d

Check out our new #substack on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @reproductivefreedomforall.org for #InternationalSafeAbortionDay 🗞️

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The Fight for Reproductive Justice Continues

We are facing more threats to safe, reliable, and fundamental reproductive health care than ever before.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 17d

Happy National #HispanicHeritageMonth!✨

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 18d

#detroitlions #gameday #motorcity

Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 18d

It's a @detroitlions.bsky.social game day so that calls for a Motor City #memedump!🦁🏈

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 22d

Check out our new Substack on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @michleague.bsky.social 🗞️

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#substack #mileg #statebudget #michigan

Michigan House of Representatives Throws Stones with State Budget Plan

This will ultimately have a significant and long-standing impact on our communities, our economy, our businesses, and all 10 million of our state's residents.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 24d

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 24d

On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay we’re reminded that democracy isn’t a spectator sport!

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · 25d

Check out our new article on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @progressmich.bsky.social and Detroit Action🗞️

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From Intervention to Prevention: The Next Step is Building Detroit’s Office of Violence Prevention

We can continue the cycle of over-policing and mourning, or we can break it by investing in our people. The path forward is clear. It’s time our elected leaders take it.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Sep 10

Gentle reminders in honor of #WellnessWednesday 💌

Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s too early for fall, but it’s the perfect time to go to MyBallotMyPower.org to learn what’s on your ballot!🗳️

Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out our new article on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @aft.org Michigan about the state education budget 🗞️

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Back-to-School and the MI Education Budget

As students and educators enter the classroom, they need our support. Access to a quality, public education is not a negotiation.

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Aug 29

Defend the rights of your community members against ICE.

Go to michiganimmigrant.org and swipe to learn more →

Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out our new article on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social 🗞️

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#substack #michigan #publicschools #history

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Michigan Voices @michiganvoices.bsky.social · Aug 27

Some #NationalParks inspired #voting memes!