By Denzel McCampbell Just over a year ago, I wrote about why we were having the wrong conversation about Colin Kaepernick taking a knee. I talked about those who seek to prevent equity and justice commandeering conversations around these issues to make it about an unrelated issue, the aim being to show the marginalized groups…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 20, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Snyder Cements Legacy as a Corporate Stooge, Coward Even after outcry, Snyder signs Citizens United on Steroids LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Gov. Rick Snyder signing SB335 and 336 allowing unlimited corporate money to influence Michigan’s elections…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 20, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on New Civil Service Rules LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the new civil service rules that were pushed through the Michigan Civil Service Commission by anti-union Snyder appointees. “This is all part of the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 19, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Bill Schuette is the Original ‘Pharma Bro’ LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Attorney General Bill Schuette’s press statement that he has opened an “investigation into opioid manufacturers and distributors.” “Bill Schuette is the original Pharma Bro,” said…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 19, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org House Committee Rejects Transparency, Votes to Enshrine Citizens United on Steroids MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 335 being reported out of the House Elections and Ethics committee, which would codify unlimited corporate spending in Michigan elections.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 14, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Senate GOP Votes to Enshrine Corporate Money in Michigan Politics MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 335, which would codify unlimited corporate spending in Michigan elections. “This bill is Citizens United on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 12, 2017 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls on Officials to Protect Those Protesting Kid Rock Social media posts contain threats aimed at peaceful protesters DETROIT — Progress Michigan is calling on local officials, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig, to…
Progress Michigan has named Representative Kevin Hertel its Legislator of the Month for his work on the Unemployment Insurance Agency Workgroup which helped lead to refunds to people wrongly accused of fraud.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 11, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the news that Attorney General Bill Schuette will be announcing his candidacy for governor on Tuesday. “The only people excited about a potential Governor Schuette are his wealthy donors like the…
Michigan’s Superintendent of Education Brian Whiston was on the news program “Off the Record” where he talked about efforts to improve public education in the state. During the segment he drew a hard line in the sand on charter schools — one of Michigan Republicans’ favorite education schemes. Asked about the performance thus far of U.S.…