Ann Arbor

Reproductive health champions in the Michigan legislature have unveiled the Reproductive Health Act (RHA). This ground-breaking legislation would ensure all Michiganders can make personal decisions regarding their health and pregnancies without interference from politicians.

Come join us this Thursday for a discussion on the importance of staying involved in local politics! We will be joined by Mayor Christopher Taylor of Ann Arbor to hear about what's going on in the city and how to contribute.

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance on the south side of the building, off of North University Ave. There is an elevator down the hallway and on the right. The event space is on the 3rd floor, where there are wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms.

University of Michigan medical student Solomon Rajput is running to represent Michigan's 12th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives! At this town hall, ask questions and get to know Solomon as he campaigns to bring real progressive policies and values to Washington.

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Registration is closed for this event. Please email Galen Hardy at ghardy@a2gov.org to be added to a waitlist.

The community is invited to the Carbon Neutrality Town Hall hosted by the City of Ann Arbor and its nearly 40 partner organizations Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. at Cobblestone Farm. Share your concerns about and ideas for a clean and carbon-neutral Ann Arbor. Details: https://www.a2gov.org/news/pages/article.aspx?i=632

Our next committee meeting will be at 7 pm on Wednesday at the AA District Library Downtown Branch in the Whiffletree room on the 2nd floor.

We'll touch on the next steps for a campaign to municipalize DTE, the recent Environment Committee and City Council Meetings, among other things.

Here are some articles to check out in the meantime.

Teen vogue briefing on the history of and reasons for a municipal grid: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/public-utilities-energy-grid

Join us for a screening of acclaimed film Owned, A Tale of Two Americas, which dives into the troubled history of the U.S. housing economy. Tracking its overtly racist beginnings and its unbridled commoditization, the film exposes a foundational story of contemporary housing crises. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with local experts:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be hosting a public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements on I-94 in Ann Arbor. During this open house-style meeting, the public will be able to meet with MDOT staff to ask questions about the construction project and discuss details of the proposed work.

Please join this year's Transgender Awareness Week Keynote speaker, Kavi Ade, on Monday, November 18th, 6:30-7:30 pm at the School of Social Work, Room ECC (located on the first floor). To learn more about the event details, including directions to the event, please visit http://bit.ly/TAWkeynote19 .

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We'll start on the 4th Ave side of Blake Transit Center and walk and talk about the pedestrian- and bike-friendly changes of the People-Friendly Streets projects: William, First/Ashley, and Huron.

All ages and ability levels (and dogs!) welcome. Hope to see you there!

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