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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 6d

Southwest Detroit hosts forum for candidates in upcoming election

Candidates for mayor, City Council District 6 and at-large seats have been invited to hear personal testimonies.

The forum is Saturday October 11 from noon to 3 p.m. in the El Nacimiento warehouse at 7000 W Vernor Hwy.

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer urges Trump to reconsider new H1B visa cost - WDET 101.9 FM

A new Native American Resource Guide is coming, and the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival is this weekend. These stories and more on today’s Detroit Evening Report.

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · 6d

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ALT: a man is talking to a group of people while standing in front of a tree .

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · 7d

Today is United Wednesday in Flint!
2111 Flushing Calvary Church until 4pm

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 8d

National hero....

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · 8d

United Wednesdays kicks off in Flint!
Check out DJ FlexxX, free BBQ, water filters, give aways!
But more importantly, REGISTER TO VOTE and know your rights!

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · 14d

United Wednesdays starts next week (due to inclement weather).
See you then!

Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Menopause, #Medicaid and @reproductivefreedomforall.org town hall including @garlingilchrist.bsky.social

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Menopause, Medicaid, and Reproductive Freedom Town Hall (Detroit)

Join us on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 AM ET in Detroit to discuss Menopause, Medicaid, and Reproductive Freedom! We are removing the stigma associated with menopause. We are centering mature pe...

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Sep 5

A meeting for women of all ages, anyone who has ever loved a woman and the people women love.

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Sep 4

We want to know WHAT's IMPORTANT TO YOU!
Take our five minute survey:
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We want to hear from you!

Michigan United and the Michigan League for Public Policy are working on a community-based project that will promote policies to help Michiganders with low or no incomes, including those who have face...

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Aug 29

Reject Left vs. Right politics.
The struggle is between regular people and billionaires.
Sign up for SPARK today!
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Shelli Martin @shellimartin.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Sep 3

Deadline extended.
Apply today!

Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's time to SPARK off a revolution in politics. Be the change you want to see. Apply today!
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Edward the Movie Buff 🎞🎬🎥📽 @midgetmoxie.bsky.social · Sep 2

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#filmsky 🎬 #movies 🎬 #cinema 🎬📽🎥🎞

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Sep 2

You are the hero you've been waiting for.
The deadline to apply has been extended.
Classes start Saturday!
bit.ly/SPARKTraining

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · Sep 2

I hear Trump is trying to get into heaven.

If only there were instructions on how to do that written down somewhere.
foodforthepoor.org/prayer/matth...

Matthew 25:31-40 | Food For The Poor

Our ministry believes that we can best serve Christ by assisting those in greatest need. Contact us so we can join with you in prayers of petition and praise.

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Aug 29

Reject Left vs. Right politics.
The struggle is between regular people and billionaires.
Sign up for SPARK today!
bit.ly/45Obqz0

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Aug 29

Do you want to effect change in your community?
Have you signed up for SPARK? 👀 sign up today at! Bit.ly/SPARKTraining

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's time to SPARK off a revolution in politics. Be the change you want to see. Apply today!
bit.ly/45Obqz0

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pattidweber.bsky.social @pattidweber.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yesterday Lavender and I took a day to renew, refresh and connect with community at Trees of Liberation, a resistance action hosted by @michiganunited.bsky.social This action strengthens us and reminds us of our connection to one another, lessens the sense of anxiety, frustration and isolation

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm attending Voters Not Politicians' event, “Board of State Canvassers Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vnp/event/82...

Board of State Canvassers Meeting · Voters Not Politicians

Michiganders For Money Out of Politics (MMOP) will be on the August 22nd Board of State Canvassers meeting's agenda for their petition language approval. This is a crucial moment for our timeline, if ...

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Jul 28

When ICE agents questioned a group of 11- to 14-year-olds who’d just finished batting practice, their coach, Youman Wilder, stepped in. “I’m willing to die to make sure these kids can get home,” he recounted afterward.

ICE Agents Invade a Manhattan Little League Field

Youman Wilder has coached local kids for twenty-one years—including four who have gone pro. When masked agents tried to interrogate his players, he told them, “You don’t have more rights than they do....

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Jul 22

The core principle behind all Families First events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and all participants are expected to seek to de-escalate potential confrontation with those who may disagree with our values.

Families First: De-escalation Training · Families First Mobilizations

Getting ready for your Families First event? Join the American Civil Liberties Union and MoveOn for a security and de-escalation training to get ready for your action! The core principle behind all F...

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Michigan United @michiganunited.bsky.social · Jul 22

Come learn about the Michiganders for Money out of Politics ballot initiative and how we plan to tackle campaign finance this year.

Metro Detroit Money Out of Politics Town Hall · Voters Not Politicians

Come learn about the Michiganders for Money out of Politics ballot initiative and how we plan to tackle campaign finance this year. Meeting address in Farmington Hills will be made available upon sig...

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Detroit mayoral candidate forum in Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
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