The killing of Eric Garner and the lack of accountability for Daniel Pantaleo, the officer who killed him, sparked nationwide protests and, I think it’s fair to say, those protests aimed to turn a tragic death into a positive movement for serious change. While that movement had positive results in parts of the country, there…
This year was a tough year for progressive values. The Republican-led legislature continues its attacks on workers, women’s rights, the LGBT community and Michigan’s families. Gov. Rick Snyder continues to push an agenda that caters to the wealthy and well-connected and voters reelected him after an election with historically low turnout. But, on our issues,…
2014 was the year of embracing the intersectionality of feminism. Mainstream “white feminism” is becoming a thing of the past as women and men tear down the walls that have for so long defined feminists as being white, middle class, and cis-gendered. Feminism is about equality, but it is becoming increasingly harder to put the exact definition of…
We are so thankful for your support over the course of 2014. We work hard every day to make sure that progressive voices are heard throughout our state. We couldn’t do it alone and we wouldn’t want to. You are the reason we fight like hell for a more progressive state. 2015 is fast approaching.…