Popping in to let all my Detroit folks know about this free screening of COLDWATER KITCHEN at the Bel Air Luxury Cinema next Saturday. Free popcorn included! Just RSVP at the link below. freep.com/story/entertai…

📚 Worth fighting for every day: "The children who grew up reading these books, and who learned a more accurate and inclusive history at school, are a force to be reckoned with: empathic, activist, justice-minded, and impatient for change." MI Right to Read motherjones.com/politics/2023/…

Thanks Stateline || bsky @stateline.org for highlighting this issue. We need to see other states follow SC on this one until we get movement at the federal level.

Michiganders last year made certain abortion would remain legal in our state, but many laws restricting access to reproductive healthcare remain in place, causing immense harm and suffering. Amanda Mazur's compelling story is just one example of why those laws must be repealed.

If you live in Michigan, you should be allowed to drive here. Regardless of citizenship. freep.com/story/opinion/…

“Many laws remain in place that deprive people of their constitutional right to reproductive health care.” ‘Time to finish the job': Michigan abortion rights advocates unveil legislative agenda freep.com/story/news/pol… via Detroit Free Press ⁦ACLU of Michigan⁩

A right is not a right if it isn't accessible to all. The Reproductive Health Act will ensure that Michigan's constitutional right to reproductive freedom is guaranteed to all of us, and I'm honored to sponsor it. I'm grateful to have a Governor who agrees.

“The release of Whitmer's intended remarks came hours after several abortion rights groups — including the ACLU-MI, Michigan Planned Parenthood Advocates, and Reproductive Freedom for All — said Monday they’re in conversations with lawmakers about repealing dozens of laws.” detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

I’m grateful for public leaders who continue to be champions for access to abortion. Now it’s time to finish the job that Michigan voters started and pass the Reproductive Health Act. Let’s do this! ACLU of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

We can’t stress enough: abortion is legal in the state, but people are still blocked from receiving care by laws designed to make getting care as hard as possible. We’re grateful for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's vocal support of making abortion accessible in Michigan. freep.com/story/news/pol…

"We are thrilled and grateful that our Legislature is prioritizing the health of Michiganders. The voters have mandated lawmakers to protect their right to abortion. Now, is the time for our elected leaders to see this through.” Merissa Kovach

Our lawmakers can ensure that abortion is safe, accessible and affordable for all people in Michigan. Abortion is healthcare and there shouldn’t be unnecessary barriers to medical care. #RHA #mileg

This week, we sent a letter to Hamtramck city officials to voice our concern about a Resolution the Hamtramck City Council passed limits the maximum time allotted for public comment to a total of forty-five minutes.

“So that we know that every person who enters the juvenile justice system is receiving effective services that will put them on the road to success,” Stephanie Chang on one goal of the transformative Justice for Kids & Communities bill package #mileg michiganradio.org/politics-gover…

Yesterday, the Michigan House passed legislation to require all minors in the state be screened for lead poisoning. Early detection, treatment, and abatement are all crucial and I'm proud we were finally able to pass these bills.

MI abortion clinics are under strain, and anti-abortion state laws make it harder for Michiganders to get the care we need. With abortion opponents trying to ban abortion nationally, we need the #mileg to pass the #RHA michiganradio.org/health/2023-09…

"It is critical that we reinstate driver's licenses to the workers who power Michigan's second largest economic sector." Very powerful letter written by Isaiah Wunsch, a sixth generation cherry and apple grower in Northern Michigan. Let's pass the #DriveSAFE bills in #mileg. 🍏

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, my colleague Giancarlo Guzman talks about how growing up in Detroit helped shape a career path that led him to being an investigator for the ACLU of Michigan. You can read what he has to say here: aclumich.org/en/news/insigh…

Medicaid must cover abortions to protect the health of vulnerable communities. Our statement: aclumich.org/en/press-relea…

Nowhere are the criminal justice system’s failings more severe than in capital punishment, in which racial bias, prosecutorial misconduct, and failed policies coalesce into the worst form of injustice. OhioHouseFinance has a chance to right these wrongs! #deathpenalty #OHLeg