Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 17-23)
April 15, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17 through Thursday, April 23.
Michigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family
April 14, 2026
Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.
Mallory McMorrow shops maternal health plan with focus on Black mothers, addressing inequities
April 14, 2026
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) unveiled a new maternal health policy platform in her bid for US Senate, with a focus on inequities facing mothers of color and bringing enacted statewide policies to the federal level.
State Rep. Denise Mentzer wants Michiganders to ask hard questions about data centers
April 9, 2026
Dozens of data center projects are unfolding across Michigan. And state Rep. Denise Mentzer wants her constituents to have a seat at the table.
City councilwoman wants downtown Detroit to work for everyone—including teenagers
April 9, 2026
Detroit's new free student bus program is getting more teenagers downtown. But Gabriela Santiago-Romero is worried about what happens when they get there.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 10-16)
April 8, 2026
Protests against data centers are taking place across Michigan this week. Black Maternal Health Week begins, plus ongoing election and advocacy opportunities.
Michigan Dems push for Trump’s removal after his threat to destroy ‘a whole civilization’ in Iran
April 7, 2026
Two members of Congress from Michigan want to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.
Sec. Jocelyn Benson says she’ll be a ‘governor who gets it,’ vows to protect reproductive health care in Michigan
April 6, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson said she’ll protect access to reproductive care—and make sure those rights are real for Michiganders across the state.
Right-wing ‘trad wife’ influencers are telling young women lies about birth control
April 6, 2026
Social media-driven misinformation, amplified by high-profile conservative influencers, is pushing young women away from hormonal birth control—replacing informed consent with fear and half-truths in a country where pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than modern contraception.
Mayor Abdullah Hammoud wants local residents to help shape Dearborn’s future
April 2, 2026
Dearborn residents can submit ideas, vote on what matters most, and directly shape the future of the city.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 3-9)
April 1, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9.
Mallory McMorrow releases plan for Michigan data centers ‘done right,’ with a focus on green energy
March 31, 2026
Data centers in Michigan don’t have to be developments fraught with transparency and environmental concerns, US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Thursday as she released a policy plan to better regulate hyperscale digital infrastructure.