Bernie Sanders follows up on Barack Obama’s visit to the Mitten state in support of Governor Whitmer’s re-election bid. The moves signal increasing nervousness about the prospects of a democrat loss in a state that the first time incumbent governor won by 10 points during the last cycle. Below is a press release from Friends… Read More National Figures descend on Michigan Ahead of Next Tuesday’s Election
Thousands huddled in freezing rain at Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport from the early hours of Tuesday morning to well into the afternoon. Pulling into the airport, one may have been forgiven for thinking they were arriving at a Big Ten tailgate party. Despite the frigid temperatures and wet conditions, attendees made the long walk… Read More President Trump Draws Overflow Crowd in Final Push for the Mitten State
Michigan will receive visits from 2020 hopefuls, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, this week. The former vice president arrives to deliver remarks at 1:15 pm today in Warren, MI and the president will hold a rally for supporters in Freeland, MI tomorrow at 7 pm. The visits mark the kickoff of what is sure to… Read More Michigan to Host Dueling Visits from Presidential Candidates this Week
Governor Whitmer announced Wednesday that no determination would be made regarding the reopening of gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and high school sports. Whitmer insinuated an announcement would be coming in the next few days, though she gave no indication what data or science would be available or different to make a new determination. In the… Read More Governor Whitmer Refuses Widespread Calls to Open New Sectors
Governor Whitmer has scheduled a press conference this afternoon at 2:30 pm. A day after theaters, gyms owners and athletes across the state hoped to hear good news, it appears their wait may be coming to an end. The announcement was expected yesterday afternoon, but the governor and other officials announced that no decision had… Read More Governor Whitmer to Hold Press Conference: Fate of Gyms, Theaters and Sports Expected to be Addressed
The governor has announced an update to last month’s press conference, which forecast her administration’s moves to combat systemic racism within the health field. The argument made in that press conference detailed disparities between healthcare outcomes and illness across racial lines. The prescription given at the time was to require training in racial sensitivity as… Read More Governor Whitmer Names ‘Racism’ a Public Health Crisis
Two primary races had their answer early on primary election night, while the race that drew most attention across the state and nation required more time to settle over night. In a battle to challenge Republican turned Independent turned Libertarian party congressman Justin Amash for his 3rd District house seat, Peter Meijer overcame state representative… Read More Meijer & Tlaib Grab High Profile Primary Victories before November Election
The Crowd A sizable and energetic crowd gathered in Calder Plaza on Sunday afternoon for a “Get Out the Vote” event to rally with 2020 presidential democrat candidate Bernie Sanders. The crowd in the packed plaza looked a lot like Bernie’s support might be expected to based on turnouts around the country in 2016 and… Read More Bernie Sanders Rally Draws 7,600+ to Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via Bernie 2020March 6, 2020 DETROIT – Detroit Action, a grassroots organization that fights for the equity and equality of black and brown Michiganders, on Friday endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for president. In their first-ever endorsement in a presidential primary, Detroit Action highlighted Sen. Sanders’ career of standing in solidarity with working… Read More Bernie Sanders Earns First-Ever “Detroit Action” Presidential Endorsement
For Immediate Release via Bernie 2020March 4, 2020(Featured Image: Gage Skidmore) WASHINGTON －Sen. Bernie Sanders will travel to Michigan this weekend to rally supporters in Detroit and Grand Rapids ahead of the March 10 primary. Sen. Sanders’ previous trips to the Great Lakes State include joining the picket line in solidarity with striking United Auto… Read More Bernie Sanders to Return to Michigan Ahead of Primary