Civic Engagement
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Michigan students rally at State Capitol to defend public education
Students from across the Great Lakes State, alongside educators and advocates, recently gathered in Lansing to fight for a future where every Michigander receives a quality education.
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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’
About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising to me or to my neighbors: The rent has nearly doubled…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
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What happens next? A timeline of the process between voting and inauguration
Here’s what happens next, from the moment the last vote was cast to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025—no conspiracy theories, no unfounded claims, no interference, just the safe, peaceful process as it was designed to work and has for generations.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Detroit’s DJBJ 3525 will bring the party to the polls on Election Day
Between his work as a DJ, radio host and producer, Jackson is one of the most recognizable names on Detroit’s music scene. He loves drawing people out to party, and now he’s excited to draw them to the polls.
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Local DJs to provide the soundtrack at Michigan polls on Nov. 5
DJs at the Polls, a non-partisan get-out-the-vote group, promises to keep Election Day upbeat and harmonious with 3,500 DJs playing family friendly music at more than 7,000 polling sites in battleground states—including Michigan.
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West Michigan drag queens want to help Gen-Z ‘Slay the Vote’ this fall
There’s a lot on the line this fall for Gen Z, especially those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. In West Michigan, a group of local drag artists has committed themselves to being a reliable resource for young voters before they go to the polls this November.
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Benson unveils online portal to increase Michigan youth voting and election engagement
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson helped hold a mock election Monday at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights to help celebrate Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week.
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Here’s what Michigan has done to address the epidemic of school shootings
Students across the US are begging their legislators for ways to reduce gun violence at schools—Michigan lawmakers are listening.
