Ann Arbor, MI
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February 11, 2017, 8:00 am
Ann Arbor, MI
Defend Planned Parenthood--Ann Arbor West Health Center
Ann Arbor Sidewalk Advocates for Life is organizing the Defund Planned Parenthood protest at the Ann Arbor--West Health Center location.
Let's flood them with a sea of pink pussy hats, signs, and our loud voices to stand up for our...
February 20, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor - Bad Hombres and Nasty Women: Not My President's Day
Join us for resistant readings, rants and raves! This an evening of uncensored performances - and in keeping with the BAD and NASTY theme EXPECT sexual content and obscenity.
Please note the location has changed! We're at the...
March 8, 2017, 9:00 am
Ann Arbor, MI
International Women's Strike: Ann Arbor
All out for the March 8 Women's Strike in Ann Arbor!
In conjunction with the International Women's Strike, the A2 Women's Strike coalition is building for a local day of action. The plan for the day is as follows:
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March 23, 2017, 6:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Redistricting Reform Town Hall - Ann Arbor
The Voters Not Politicians ballot committee and grassroots organization Count MI Vote are co-hosting Redistricting Reform Town Halls across Michigan, and we're holding one in Ann Arbor!
This is an opportunity for voters to learn...
March 25, 2017, 10:00 am
Ann Arbor, MI
The Immigrants' March in Ann Arbor
As attacks on immigrants continue to come under the Trump administration, it's important that we unite together and show the President that we will not be intimidated and we demand respect and fairness.
On March 25th, let's come...
April 6, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Grassroots Advocacy – What it Takes to Influence Decision Makers
How can you affect national, state, and local policy? How can you affect national, state, and local policy? Anne Brown and Chuck Warpehoski have the on-the-ground experience to help you make a difference. Anne Brown has served as staffer for...
April 13, 2017, 6:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Women For Syria Vigil: Ann Arbor
JOIN US FOR A #WOMENFORSYRIA VIGIL IN COLLABORATION WITH THOUSANDS NATIONWIDE, THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 13 AT 6:00PM.
READ DIRECTION FROM WOMEN'S MARCH BELOW:
We know that Syrian refugees have endured unfathomable death...
April 15, 2017, 1:30 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Tax March Ann Arbor
Trump refuses to release his tax returns because "people don't care." On April 15, let's come together in Ann Arbor to show him just how much we do care about ethics and transparency in government. And, while we're at it, let's advocate for...
April 22, 2017, 3:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
March For Science: Ann Arbor
We will start on the Diag at 12, leave the Diag at about 12:45pm. Estimated end time of 2pm, depending on crowd. The exact route will be announced closer to the date.
Sister march of the national March for Science.
Although...
April 23, 2017, 1:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Bystander Intervention Training
***There are three Bystander Intervention Training workshops being offered in April. Please select for the date/place you desire when you reserve your spot.***
Ypsilanti: Saturday, April 8 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Growing Hope...
May 1, 2017, 1:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
May Day Festival of Resistance
On May Day here, our Festival of Resistance will celebrate social struggles and liberatory movements, past and present. It will also urge people to engage together in a day of "no work, no school, no shopping, no business as usual," striking...
May 1, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
City Council: Make Ann Arbor a True Sanctuary City!
You are needed at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday, May 1st! We will call on our city council to declare Ann Arbor a SANCTUARY CITY and to put in place further protections for our undocumented family, friends and neighbors!
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May 3, 2017, 6:30 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Protect Immigrants: Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will be voting on important protections for immigrants at their next meeting. Opponents to these protections organized and spoke out at the last meeting. We need to do everything we can to support the...
May 30, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Vigil for victims of fascist terror
On May 20th, Black Bowie State student Richard Collins III was killed by a white supremacist in Maryland. Six days later in Portland, Oregon, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and Ricky John Best were killed by another white supremacist when they...
June 13, 2017, 6:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Activist Night
All are welcome. No RSVP required. Meetings are bi-weekly through summer, and will resume their weekly schedule on September 5. Events and volunteer opportunities are sure to arise, however!
Activist meetings will consist of event...
June 21, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Oil Spills in the Great Lakes: Why We Need to Retire Line 5
Learn about Line 5, a pair of aging oil pipelines below the Straits of Mackinaw, why it poses a danger to the Great Lakes, and what you can do about it.
July 2, 2017, 12:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Impeachment March - Ann Arbor
As part of a national day of impeachment marches... Time for Trump to go!
Stop Trump Ann Arbor invites all individuals and organizations to join us in expressing our collective outrage at what the Trump Administration is doing to our...
July 6, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Stop Trumpcare: Rally and Vigil to Protect Healthcare Access
Our Senators are on tap to vote on the current health care bill under which 24 million people could lose their health care. On Thursday, we will come together to hold a vigil and die-in in support of those who will lose their access to care if...
July 11, 2017, 6:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Activist Night
All are welcome. No RSVP required. Meetings are bi-weekly through summer, and will resume their weekly schedule on September 5. Events and volunteer opportunities are sure to arise, however!
Activist meetings will consist of event...
July 13, 2017, 6:30 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Tilted Scales: In Defense of Revolutionary Struggle
Trump's opening salvo on his inauguration day was to crack down on resistance, and now over 200 people face felony charges for protesting that could mean 75 years in jail. Standing Rock is another prime example of the use of heightened state...
July 15, 2017, 9:00 am
Ann Arbor, MI
Mamas' Summit 2017
Mothering Justice will be offering a day of training, action and self-care. We encourage activists, advocates, community organizers, mothers and those that support them to attend. Registration required to receive: paid parking, free child care...
July 29, 2017, 1:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Bystander Intervention Training - Ann Arbor
As we see media accounts of attacks against immigrants, Muslims, and other populations, many of us have asked ourselves, “What would or could I have done if I were there?”
The good news is that there are skills and techniques that you...
August 4, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Kam's Story: A Conversation with Caroline Taymour
Kam's Story: A Conversation with Caroline Taymour Wife of Detained Iraqi Christian Immigrant Kamiran Taymour
Friday, August 4th 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Ann Arbor Library "freespace"
Kamiran Taymour is an Ann Arbor husband...
August 5, 2017, 1:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
The Young People's March for Positive Change
LET'S CELEBRATE THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY!
Our young people need to know how much POWER they possess no matter how small their voices!
On American Soil, legal or otherwise, they too can make a CHANGE!
Let's encourage our...
August 14, 2017, 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Universal Family Care Launch in Ann Arbor
Michigan United and the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice are co-sponsoring the launch of MUWC's Universal Family Care campaign in Ann Arbor.
Rep. Rabhi will be speaking about the importance of universal family care in...