Grand Rapids, MI
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
September 10, 2017, 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
A Call to Action for Medical Marijuana Patients&Caregivers
The State of Michigan is currently facing the threat of a SERIOUS CRISIS!!!! The action, currently being considered by The State Board is A STATE WIDE SHUTDOWN of ALL Medical Marijuana DISPENSARY LOCATIONS demanded to take place by September...
September 13, 2017, 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Public Hearing on Michigan’s Clean Energy Future
As President Trump, his EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and their allies in Congress work to roll back progress on climate change and clean energy, it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard for climate action in Michigan.
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September 21, 2017, 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Sex Trivia to Benefit Planned Parenthood of Michigan
Our Planned Parenthood educators, local sex-perts and comedians have put together humorous and educational trivia questions that can challenge even the most knowledgeable in topics ranging from anatomy to pop culture. Proceeds will go to...
October 8, 2017, 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Funeral for Public Education
After years of living on life support, public education is now in the terminal stages of its long battle with underfunding, privatization, segregation, and rich political donors. With Betsy DeVos now serving as Secretary of Education, we...
October 11, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Raise the Age Michigan: Grand Rapids Discussion
The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...
October 14, 2017, 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
A Call to Action for Medical Marijuana Patients & Caregivers
This is Event was inspired by those READY for CHANGE! And willing to go the mile.. to make the difference. Composed solely of Volunteer efforts...The soul purpose of this Emergency "Call to Action" is to UNITE those that are ready to stand up...
October 29, 2017, 4:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Indivisible Grand Rapids Group Gathering
Indivisible is a non-profit national movement with local chapters. Immediately after Trump was elected, congressional staffers put together the Indivisible Guide to increase citizen engagement around issues of equity, inclusion, and...
November 1, 2017, 12:15 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Black Lives Matter Vigil
Public Witness at Rosa Parks Circle off Monroe. We will stand by her statue on the corner from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm. All are welcome to join us. Our goal is to support the Black Lives Matter Movement, and build partnerships in the community...
November 3, 2017, 10:00 am
Grand Rapids, MI
Get out the Vote: 11/3-11/6
Join us to get out the vote for progressive candidates running in local non-partisan races! We'll build the farm team and work toward making a community that reflects our values. All are welcome - we'll be lit dropping so these will be the...
November 13, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
An Evening with Jocelyn Benson
Michigan's citizens are subject to some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country. As a state we consistently rate at the bottom when it comes to government transparency and ethics. Do these seem like problems to you? They do to us!...
November 20, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
An Evening with Jocelyn Benson
Come meet-and-greet Jocelyn Benson: Democratic candidate to be Michigan's next Secretary of State. Jocelyn will speak with us about her plans to make it easier for Michiganders to vote (such as no-reason absentee voting and early voting), ways...
November 20, 2017, 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Trans Day of Remembrance: Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Pride Center, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, and the TDoR Committee invite you to the the 2017 Trans Day of Remembrance vigil and call to action on November 20. This is the day we mourn, remember, and honor the lives of those...
December 4, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Progressive Mixer at the Beltline Bar
Come hang out with PROGRESSIVES (like you), and meet some amazing people who want to change politics to help all people. Beltline Bar food is the best, and have a drink or two. Let's work together to make this movement as strong as possible,...
December 5, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
December First Tuesday / Primer Martes Diciembre
Join us on First Tuesday for a training on fair housing law with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
This is our monthly meeting to focus on growing our own knowledge of the justice issues we work on and providing...
December 6, 2017, 6:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Screening of 13th and Community Discussion
Join us for a screening of the documentary 13th: in this thought provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the US prison boom. We will have a panel of our own community...
December 11, 2017, 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Trump Tax Plan Forum: Everything You Need to Know
Join the One Michigan Alliance and Indivisible Grand Rapids on Monday, December 11th for an evening forum on the Trump Tax Plan. You'll learn what's in the Republican's federal tax plan, how to resist the scheme, and what we can do at the state...
December 13, 2017, 11:00 am
Grand Rapids, MI
GR Rapid Response to ICE December Training
With the federal government threatening to take away DACA, continued push for building a wall at the US/Mexcian border and the blatant White Supremacy that can be seen on a daily basis, we need more people to be part of our Rapid Response to...
December 14, 2017, 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Sandy Hook Remembrance Vigil
The Sandy Hook shooting that killed 20 innocent children and six educators shattered millions of hearts in America and around the world. You are invited to join Moms Demand Action West Michigan to commemorate the five-year mark of the Sandy...
December 17, 2017, 5:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids DSA December chapter meeting
Join us for our December chapter meeting! (Note that the meeting takes place at the front studio room at 1110 Wealthy--not in the Wealthy Street Theatre building.)
December 17, 2017, 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Socialism 102
Part II of our public discussion on the question: What is socialism? This month's topic: How Socialism Could Look Politically
This event is open to the public.
Please bring your questions, no matter how small and join us in a...
December 18, 2017, 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
3rd Congressional District Executive Board Meeting
Come out and enjoy the spirit of taking back our country at all levels of government with our elected, candidates and fellow Democrats, Progressives and people who share our values and mission to recruit, support and elect Democrats and...
December 19, 2017, 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids December Activist Night: Holiday Party
Grand Rapids Activist Nights are back! Nothing says “Happy Holidays!” better than a little activism! Get into the holiday spirit with your fellow Planned Parenthood Activists during our special holiday edition of our monthly Activist Nights! We...
December 20, 2017, 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids United Progressives Meeting
This will be our last meeting before the end of the year, so try to make it if you can. Come join us and get to know more progressives in your area. Be a part of our family and find out ways that you can move this country in the right direction...
January 10, 2018, 5:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Meet the Kent County Administrator/Controller Finalists
Kent County residents have the opportunity to meet the finalists for the Kent County Administrator/Controller position in a public forum on Wednesday, January 10.
Attendees will be able to offer their feedback on the candidates; that...
January 24, 2018, 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Activist Night: Fight For Birth Control
Join us as we kick off 2018 with a strong and powerful message: Birth Control Isn't Controversial. We will be facilitating a Story of Self training and writing letters to our legislators.
All are welcome. No RSVP required.Activist...