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What's on your mind? Grab a 🍩 Duffin 🧁and a coffee, and sit for a bit with your neighbors and representatives from Manchester area community organizations.

Stay tuned for updates on participating representatives and discussion topics!

Contact info@manchester-voices-indivisible.org for more info!

Stop Voter Suppression Town Hall · Voters Not Politicians Anti-voter lawmakers and supporters of the SAVE Act and HJR B have introduced two petition drives that would make it harder for Michiganders to exercise their right to vote by introducing oppressive v...

I'm attending Voters Not Politicians's event, “Stop Voter Suppression Town Hall” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vnp/event/78...

New Trump Administration Directives to Repeal Environmental Regulations En Masse Make ‘No Sense,’ Legal Experts Say - Inside Climate News Experts in environmental and energy law said the effort “reflects a complete lack of understanding of how government works.”

More on this Executive Order I learned about yesterday. You really need an analysis to understand it.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1204202...

www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

And there is a May Day rally planned by another group on Thursday, May 1. Mark your calendar. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. (Gift Article) It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. (Gift Article) It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

The EPA’s new mission: business first, environment last On Wednesday, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin redefined the agency’s mission, stating that its focus is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home, and running a business.”

This is a huge reason to make this the biggest Earth Day ever! Make some plans. April 22 or the week of April 20.
www.gzeromedia.com/the-epas-new...

Click here to be connected with your Democratic senator. 👇

Over 50 Years of Environmental Protections — Gone Overnight This Administration Doesn't Want You To Know or Care About NEPA

This info is over a week old, the first I've seen of it. They have to follow a process, can't just eliminate. There is a public comment period through March 27. Scroll down & read the PC template for a summary, then comment!
morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/over-50-ye...

1st Friday Focus on the Environment: EPA layoffs have potential impacts on public health and the Great Lakes The Trump Administration has been slashing government in a variety of areas, including the Environmental Protection Agency. Region 5 of the EPA covers the Great Lakes area and includes Washtenaw Count...

Please listen to or read this
www.wemu.org/show/1st-fri...

Local SUFS Events Stand Up for Science is officially supporting rallies in Washington DC and 31 other cities around the country. This means that a confirmed site leader—backed by our core team—is actively organizing…

I'm going to this. There are events all over the country standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...

Do your part to celebrate & protect planet Earth on Earth Day and every day Join us in celebrating the inspiring work of the young changemakers around the world! Learn how you can act for planet Earth on Earth Day and every day.

Let's make this the biggest Earth Day ever! Let's Stand with the Earth!! I will post more, but this is a good start. www.nature.org/en-us/get-in...

Local SUFS Events Stand Up for Science is officially supporting rallies in Washington DC and 31 other cities around the country. This means that a confirmed site leader—backed by our core team—is actively organizing…

I'm going to this. There are events all over the country standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...

Report: 46 Companies Sticking With DEI [2025] | Buildremote Here is the complete list of companies publicly sticking with their DEI programs and policies in the last 12 months.

These companies are sticking with DEI
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February 22, 2025 Last night’s Friday Night News Dump was a doozy: Trump has purged the country’s military leadership.

February 22, 2025

UK's Royal Society to discuss fellows' behaviours amid Musk controversy The Royal Society scientific academy said it would hold a meeting to discuss principles around the public pronouncements and behaviours of its fellows after thousands of scientists expressed their concerns over Elon Musk's continued membership.

Science matters
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks...

Screenshot from "Letter from our correspondent" in "Papua New Guinea Courier"

The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.

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This is a half hour long. They have some tools and leverage. Our Michigan senators seem to be sitting on the sidelines

Democrats Sound Alarm Over Musk Forcing Way into Highly Sensitive Central Government Payment System YouTube video by Senator Patty Murray

Dem leaders, including Senators Warren, Wyden, & Murray just held a blistering press conference about Doge/Musk’s illegal seizure of America’s federal payment system and access to citizens private data, including SSN, addresses, & bank account numbers.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/n9D7Wkb...

Many of you are involved with nonprofits. Lots of good stuff here, even on the individual level.
www.mightycitizen.com/insights/art...

I need lessons. I have found a few. I don't know about lists.

climate.law.columbia.edu/content/clim...

@whitneylk.bsky.social This is my first day on BlueSky. I need pointers

How do I turn off notifications? I appreciate the likes on my first reply to a comment, but I don't need a sound for every like I get. I cannot find that setting!

This is my first note on BlueSky. Federal employees need our support against the threats and harassment