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West Washtenaw Dems “Backyard Banter & Brews” 7-16
Chelsea, MI– Join The Western Washtenaw Dems for our first Backyard Banter & Brews of 2026! Our special guest will be Jan Maino, Democratic Candidate for Michigan’s 46th House District: WHEN: Thursday July 16th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. WHERE: Chelsea-Address provided upon RSVP. WHY: Come meet Jan Maino, and enjoy conversations with like-minded people from the area, talking about local, state,…
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How Trump Plans To Impede Democratic Voting in Michigan
By David Kiley The announcement that the U.S. Department of Justice intends to send federal poll watchers to heavily Democratic cities such as Detroit and Lansing will likely make Election Day feel different for many voters, even if the practical impact at individual polling places varies. Besides poll watchers, the Trump Admin. is likely to…
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Jackson’s Maino seeks to flip 46th district blue
JACKSON, MI—Jackson School Board President Jane Maino has filed to run as the Democratic candidate to represent the 46th District in Michigan, seeking to defeat incumbent Kathy Schmaltz. Maino is a licensed social worker, nonprofit executive, and community volunteer, she has spent decades working alongside families, educators, healthcare providers, and service organizations to strengthen systems…
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Meet Jan Maino, Democratic candidate for 46th District on 4/16
Democrat Jan Maino, current President of the East Jackson School Board and candidate for the 46th District in the Michigan House of Representatives, is holding a meet-and-greet at Zou Zou’s Cafe in Chelsea on April 16 from 7PM to 9PM. The event is RSVP event, and you can respond via the QR code in the…
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NoKings Chelsea Gallery
Michigan House 46th District Candidate with ChelseaIndivisible Webmaster David Kiley Jen Maino
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Protect Yourself Protesting ICE
A Guide to Participating in Protests About Immigration Enforcement (Know Your Rights & Stay Safe). Public protest is a long-standing form of political expression in the United States and is generally protected by the First Amendment, which safeguards freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. At the same time, laws governing protests, surveillance, and immigration enforcement are…
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Why Voter ID law not needed in Michigan
CHELSEA, MI—The proposed Save Act Voter ID is not necessary for Michigan. HJR B, approved by the Republican-majority House, mimics the federal SAVE Act. Both bills purport to attack a voter fraud issue that does not exist and seeks to suppress voting in largely Democratic districts. Michigan’s current system already asks in-person voters to show…
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MI AG Dana Nessel creates online immigration reporting form to report ICE actions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has created an online form (Immigration Action Reporting Form) to report and track federal immigration actions throughout Michigan. Use this QR code to access Michigan Advance and the link to the online form:
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Bannon’s comments and SAVE Act show GOP plans to meddle in mid-terms
WASHINGTON — A statement by former Trump White House advisor and current #maga booster and influencer Steve Bannon asserts that federal immigration agents (ICE) will be used to “surround” polling locations in Democratic-leaning cities like Detroit, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and more. The idea has not been endorsed by the Trump White House….yet. In a video circulated…
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Democrats Fighting Back on ICE Funding
January 30, 2026 — In the ornate hallways of the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers found themselves amid one of the most divisive budget fights of the year. At the heart of the stalemate was a question far bigger than appropriations numbers: what role should the federal government allow ICE to play in immigration enforcement — and how much…