Election workers are on the front lines of our democracy and in the midst of a pandemic, they are even more integral to the success of Election Day! Protect Michigan’s democracy, sign up today to be an election worker at https://t.co/q3jEtFNHEs#DemocracyMVP@MichSoSpic.twitter.com/NC1YJxbAJR
— Michigan Attorney General (@MIAttyGen) July 31, 2020
“Today, the 13th Congressional District voted unanimously to censure State Representative Karen Whitsett for actions and statements made during and prior to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Karen Whitsett has chosen to drive a wedge between herself and the Democratic Party with the use of incendiary words to attack fellow Democratic leadership in Michigan, while publicly supporting the Operation Gridlock protest. She continues to refuse to meet electronically with local precinct delegates and party members. Maybe she would be better served, if she considered the suggestion made by President Trump to join the Republican Party.” ~Source
I'm proud to have @RashidaTlaib‘s endorsement. Earlier today #TeamRoslyn canvassed with Rep. Tlaib.
“Citizens, parents, and leaders of both “red” and “blue” Michigan must call a truce. United, they can put pressure on the president and federal lawmakers to close the digital divide and make education work for everyone this fall.” Read: https://t.co/p9Vtut50vH via @BrookingsInst
Already hitting hard the former industrial communities of #Midwest#GreatLakes where our regional universities are one catalyst for economic change and growth! https://t.co/fooCsg3j90
Gov. William G. Milliken, the longest-serving and perhaps most beloved governor in the history of the state, will be remembered during a celebration of his life on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium at Interlochen Center for the Arts. ~Source
FLOW is deeply honored to announce that the Milliken bequest and memorial donations— along with future gifts invited at this time— will be pooled in the newly created Helen and William G. Milliken Fund For Love of Water. ~Source
“Gov. Milliken was a true statesman who led our state with integrity and honor,” said Whitmer, who called Milliken a family friend. “He had a unique ability to bring people from both sides of the aisle together for the betterment of Michigan. We are a stronger, safer, more sustainable state because of his leadership and dedication to the people who call it home.” ~Source
Michigan's @LtGovGilchrist on Trump's sending federal forces into Detroit: “President Trump is looking to insert violence in Detroit, not to reduce it, and it just speaks to how out of touch he is.” (fixed typo) pic.twitter.com/QvInKBYabR
“The clearest reason why @realDonaldTrump is reeling in Michigan is because of his failed coronavirus response” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchristhttps://t.co/TuEfzZTEeZ
Michiganders should be able to access quality & affordable health care, especially during a public health crisis. It’s past time for the Trump Administration to re-open the health care enrollment period.
Trump faces a trifecta of troubles in Michigan, according to political strategists and state polling: reduced support among less educated white voters in a contest against Biden compared with Hillary Clinton; motivated Black voters in the state’s urban centers; and suburban voters who continue to flee Trump’s divisive brand of politics.
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There are uniquely local factors hampering the president, too: Trump’s unprovoked and unfulfilled threat this spring to “hold up funding” to the state because election officials planned to send absentee ballot applications to voters, as well as his loud sparring with Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, over her response to the coronavirus pandemic. Voters now consistently rate her performance on the issue positively and his unfavorably.
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[Bull] Connor ordered firemen to use their hoses on protesters and onlookers, and as the demonstrators fled from the force of the hoses, Connor directed officers to pursue them with dogs. During the following days, television reports and newspapers across the country showed images of police and firemen using hoses, dogs, and batons to force demonstrators from downtown Birmingham. ~Source
There's no more appropriate way to honor the life and legacy of John Lewis than by fighting to expand the rights he almost died for. As @BarackObama said, let's keep marching. pic.twitter.com/xgUI7pAaMv
