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Over the last 50 years, the Right has achieved near total control of our political system. In its most recent iterations it has moved toward Fascism. We now know that the incremental business as usual politics is ill-equipped to face this threat. And we know deep in our hearts that the time is right to take governing power for the 99%. To do this effectively, we need a new kind of politics: we call it movement politics.

On Saturday, March 10 at Ypsilanti High School, hundreds of people will gather for the biggest ICPJ event of the year -Connect & Act 2018.

Over the past year, we have seen an alarming increase in hate crimes and attacks against immigrant, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable populations in our communities, as well as across the country. Have you asked yourself, “What could I have done if I were there?” Have you witnessed someone being harassed, but were stifled or frozen by fear and didn’t know what to do?

Over the past year, we have seen an alarming increase in hate crimes and attacks against immigrant, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable populations in our communities, as well as across the country. Have you asked yourself, “What could I have done if I were there?” Have you witnessed someone being harassed, but were stifled or frozen by fear and didn’t know what to do?

Over the last 50 years, the Right has achieved near total control of our political system. In its most recent iterations it has moved toward Fascism. We now know that the incremental business as usual politics is ill-equipped to face this threat. And we know deep in our hearts that the time is right to take governing power for the 99%. To do this effectively, we need a new kind of politics: we call it movement politics.

Over the last 50 years, the Right has achieved near total control of our political system. In its most recent iterations it has moved toward Fascism. We now know that the incremental business as usual politics is ill-equipped to face this threat. And we know deep in our hearts that the time is right to take governing power for the 99%. To do this effectively, we need a new kind of politics: we call it movement politics.

Over the last 50 years, the Right has achieved near total control of our political system. In its most recent iterations it has moved toward Fascism. We now know that the incremental business as usual politics is ill-equipped to face this threat. And we know deep in our hearts that the time is right to take governing power for the 99%. To do this effectively, we need a new kind of politics: we call it movement politics.

February 24, 2018 from 10:00-4:00
Birmingham Unitarian Church

Doors Open at 9:30
Lunch will be served from 11:30-2:00 in the Social Hall

Candidates Campaign Tables will be available from 10:00-4:00 in the Social Hall

10:00 - Opening Words-

MC-Democratic Floor Leader Rep. Christine Greig

US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

Statewide Candidates 10:30-11:30

10:30 Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic Candidate for Governor

10:45 Jennifer Kurland, Green Party Candidate for Governor

June 3 & 4 1- 4:30 p.m. (each day) ARM YOURSELF FOR THE FIGHT FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE! Gain Knowledge and skills to stand up for women's rights at this affordable, high quality two half day conference. STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. Workshops with national and state level speakers.

June 3 & 4 1- 4:30 p.m. (each day) ARM YOURSELF FOR THE FIGHT FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE! Gain Knowledge and skills to stand up for women's rights at this affordable, high quality two half day conference. STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. Workshops with national and state level speakers.