While Michigan Republicans fight to roll back the state income tax increase that was raised last autumn to help balance Michigan’s budget, the Iraq Tax is ignored and continues to steal money from the pockets of Michigan families. And McCain’s commitment to stay in Iraq for another 100 years is not going to make it…
Having moved to Lansing recently, I was searching for local spots I could call my own and Old Town Lansing is one place I find myself returning to on an almost daily basis for fun, shopping, and a sense of feeling safe. So, you can imagine how I felt when I found out two young…
For those of you who know me, you know that before I started working for Progress Michigan I worked at the Sierra Club. Well, I may have stopped working for them, but my heart is still committed to making sure people get the best environmental protections that they deserve and that polluters pay. So, when…
I don’t know about you, but I had a great time this past Friday at Tavern on the Square! I met so many new people and saw some great familiar faces. It was great to see more than 60 people come out for our first Progressive Friday. For those of you who could not make…
With Friday around the corner, I cannot help but let you all know I am getting more and more excited because I will get to meet many of you at Progressive Friday! Are you coming? Friday from 5 to 7 pm at Tavern on Square. Drink Specials! And don’t forget about half-off Appetizers. Anyway, I…
So, you wanna meet people who are on the same wavelength as you when it comes to the issues you care about? Want to talk about some ideas floating through your head and see what others are thinking? OR do you just want to get to know people a little bit better in the progressive…
Have you checked out our facebook page yet? If not, what are you waiting for? So, go on, click onto Progress Michigan’s Facebook page! Become one of our friends, meet our friends, and get updated on fun happenings! Peace, love, and happiness! Leigh
PROGRESS MICHIGAN Internship Announcement Multiple Positions Available: Unpaid, For Credit Internship, 15-20 hours weekly Progress Michigan Education is a first-of-its-kind organization that works as a communications team and media hub for the entire progressive community. Our mission is to create hard-hitting earned media that holds public officials and government accountable and assists in the promotion…
The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter is recruiting a Campaign Manager for our Clean Energy Campaign. The Campaign manager will work statewide with a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals concerned about proposed new and expanded coal fired power plants throughout the state. Applicants must have at least 4 years experience running issues and/or electoral campaigns,…
Hello, my name is Leigh and I am the campaign coordinator at Progress Michigan. On Tuesday, Progress Michigan, along with a coalition of 10 other groups, launched a campaign across the state to stop the development of any more coal fired power plants in Michigan. The launch consisted of nine press conferences from Detroit to…