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Resident physicians at Detroit Medical Center aren't letting their employers' anti-union efforts stop them from fighting for themselves and their patients.

ID: Teal graphic with white text that reads, “For years, Tenet has prioritized profits over patient care. This approach undermines the oath we took as physicians: to do no harm. They continue to delay working directly with their employees on issues they have caused. We formed our union to be better able to advocate for ourselves and our patients who have profits valued more than them.” --Justin Bria, ARP DMC President, on anti-union action taken by Detroit Medical Center’s owner

Everyone should be able to get the reproductive healthcare they need. Project 2025 wants to make that more difficult.

ID: dark colored graphic with white text and red accents. Text reads, “Do you value your reproductive freedom? Project 2025 would:
-Crack down on abortion rights nationwide
-Increase surveillance over patients and doctors
-Create barriers that make accessing birth control more difficult.

Now that's a policy we can all get on board with! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-and-memberships-ftc/

ID: a two panel meme. The top panel shows someone whispering into another person's ear and the bottom panel shows a close-up view of goosebumps on skin. Text reads, "The Biden-Harris administration is going to make corporations let you cancel subscriptions online AND talk to a real person instead of endless robots on customer service lines.

Project 2025 could spell disaster for our environment and public health.

ID: Red graphic with white text that reads, "Project 2025 will endanger us all by: Rolling back rules put in place to protect our air and water; Hindering the government's ability to hold corporate polluters accountable; Limiting the influence of scientists in the EPA and letting cronies call the shots

Despite the aggressively anti-tax narrative often pushed by the right, Michiganders understand that when we all agree to pay our fair share, we can make our communities better, brighter, and safer places to live. ☀️

ID: Two graphics, each with light blue text on a dark blue background. The text reads, “This week, Michiganders voted on 1,037 ballot questions. Most were tax proposals to fund important community priorities like parks, roads, and schools. More than 90% passed. Because despite Republicans’ efforts to demonize all taxes, Michiganders recognize the truth: that paying our fair share in taxes helps our communities thrive by funding critical public goods and services like parks, libraries, fire departments, and mental healthcare.”

Enough Ottawa Impact commissioners lost their primaries that they are certain to lose their majority on the board—and we love to see it.

ID: Two graphics with a dark red background and white text that reads, “Two years ago, a right-wing group called Ottawa Impact took control of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. Now, Ottawa County voters are taking their power back. While in power, these commissioners held meetings behind closed doors and tried to fire a County Health Officer without cause. Them losing their majority is a win for transparency, ethics, and good government.

Greedy corporations are raking in more profits than ever, but their workers aren't the ones benefiting. Working people deserve better than this.

ID: A series of graphics. The first two, combined, read, "Since the pandemic, corporate CEOs and shareholders have raked in major profits and rather than increase wages for everyday Americans they've used tax incentives and profits to enrich themselves through stock buybacks. Stock buybacks are when a company buys its own shares from people who own them. This can make each remaining share worth more and can be a way for the company to spend incentives provided by the government, rather than using the money to reduce prices or increase wages. !2 more graphics are included, displaying the large gap between CEO pay and average worker pay at these companies: Apple, Coca-Cola, Ford, GM, McDonald's, Meta, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Target, Uber, Walmart

Under Tim Walz's leadership, Minnesota has made incredible progress—securing free meals for students, legalizing ma*****na, and guaranteeing paid family and medical leave for working people. Midwesterners get s**t done!

ID: A graphic featuring an image of Gov. Tim Walz, and text that reads, "Great Lakes, Great States, GREAT LEADERS"

Breaking: VP Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her 2024 running mate.

#2024

Happy Primary Day! Here’s what you need to know about how, when, and where you can vote—and remember, if you encounter any issues or have last minute questions, you can call 866-OUR-VOTE for advice from election experts.

ID: How to vote in the August 6th primary election
You can register to vote at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Election Day with proof of residency.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
As long as you are in line by 8 p.m. on Election Day, the polls must remain open for you to vote.
Questions? Need to report a problem voting? Call the Nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 866 OUR-VOTE.

Policies putting people first are popular? Who knew. (We did.) Our latest Lake Effect poll shows Michiganders approve of the Biden administration’s recent moves forward on protecting workers and immigration reform.

Read about these results and more in last month's Lake Effect:https://progressmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07222024_LakeEffect_PR-Result_JULY.pdf

ID: Two graphics, each of whcih features a small blue amorphous character. Text on the first graphic reads, "POLL: 54% of Michiganders support the Biden administration's recent move to make it easier to allow certain undocumented people, who are married to U.S. citizens, to apply for a green card without first having to leave the country. Text on the second graphic reads, "POLL: 83% of Michiganders support the Biden administration's recently proposed rules to ensure workers are better protected against heat-related injuries by requiring employers to provide water and rest breaks when there are high temperatures.

Project 2025 is bad news for farmers, rural communities, and anyone who eats food.

ID: Set of graphics that features images of produce and rural scenery alongside text that, all together, reads, “What you need to know about Project 2025’s impact on U. S. food, agricultural systems, and rural communities. Project 2025 would remove more than 25 million acres of land nationwide from conservation programs. Project 2025 proposes cuts to nutrition assistance and imposes barriers that will prevent poor and working folks from accessing these programs. Project 2025 would let corporations call the shots within the National Forest Service and Department of Agriculture. These moves would harm the environment and increase wealth inequality.

Disinformation can spread quickly in breaking news situations. Make sure you aren’t part of the problem.

ID: Carousel of graphics. Together, the graphics say, “Breaking News and Disinformation: 1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong. 2. Don’t trust anonymous sources. 3. Don’t trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information. 4. Pay attention to the language the media uses. 5. Look for news outlets close to the incident. 6. Compare multiple sources. 7. Big news brings out the fakers and the photoshoppers. 8. Beware of reflexive posting—some of this is on you.

Michigan Medicine hospital workers are telling their management that free pizza 🍕won't cut it 🙅‍♂️ anymore. They deserve fair wages and better hours in their new contract. 🏥📃👬👫

Hundreds of Michigan Medicine employees picket amid contract negotiations Two unions representing a million healthcare workers continued to push for better wages and work conditions on Monday. Negotiations have been ongoing since October 2023.

Together we are making the state safer for every Michigander! 🏳️‍🌈

The ruling on the Republican adopt and amend scheme is a victory for democracy, for preserving the rights of voters, and for hardworking Michiganders who deserve fair wages and the right to paid sick time.⚖️

"The cost of housing in Michigan has skyrocketed, leaving even renting—much less home ownership—out of reach for many. Michiganders back progressive policy solutions to the housing crisis, and it’s far past time our lawmakers get them done." - Progress Michigan Executive Director Sam Inglot

Making Housing a Top Priority Raise your hand if you know someone who is having trouble affording a place to live. Now keep your hand raised if you’ve had this experience yours...

Michiganders want an open and transparent state government. Expanding our FOIA laws to cover the Governor's office and legislature is a critical need. The Senate did its job in passing FOIA reform, now it's time for the House to do the same!

The U.S. Supreme Court conservative majority has been busy and based on our latest Lake Effect poll, Michiganders are not fans.

55% oppose a recent ruling that took decision-making power out of the hands of experts, while just 35% support it. Turns out hamstringing the EPA, OSHA, the FDA and other federal agencies’ ability to protect everyday Americans from greedy corporations who don’t care about pollution or protecting their workers as long as they’re making a profit isn’t popular.

And turning our president into a monarch by declaring they're above the law? We don’t like that either. 53% disapprove of this SCOTUS ruling and just 38% support it.

https://progressmichigan.org/2024/07/new-poll-michiganders-unhappy-with-recent-scotus-decisions/

We can’t let this right-wing agenda become reality.

ID: Text on a dark background reads, “Project 2025 is racist, full stop. The plan would:
-End the Fair Housing Act, legalizing discrimination
-Fire public employees who have participated in DEI trainings
-Censor discussions of history and current events in schools

Tl;dr: Everything is fine!

Our July Lake Effect poll just dropped. Michiganders support Michigan FOIA expansion and recent moves by the Biden administration to protect workers from heat and an immigration reform that helps keep families together. Michiganders oppose Project 2025 and recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court conservative majority. https://progressmichigan.org/2024/07/new-poll-michiganders-unhappy-with-recent-scotus-decisions/

Election Day is less than two weeks away! You can still register to vote, but you must do so in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency. Learn more at MichiganVoting.org.

ID: Graphic with a tan background and some blue and red wavy decorative accents on the bottom and right side. There is an image of a man at a voting booth in the bottom right corner. Text on left of graphic reads, “From now until 8 p.m. on Election Day: You can register to vote in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency." Top right corner has the MichianVoting.org logo.

A look back at the accomplishments of the Biden administration 🫡

ID: Graphic contains a photo of Joe Biden and text that reads, "Thank you, President Joe Biden!"
-Stood on the side of reproductive freedom
-Canceled billions in student loan debt
-Cracked down on corporate junk fees

President Biden released a statement saying he will end his presidential campaign and focus on finishing out his current term.

By signing onto the dangerous, right-wing agenda outlined in Project 2025, the Mackinac Center has given up any credibility they might have had as a moderate, reasonable voice in the policy process.

Our full statement: https://progressmichigan.org/2024/07/mackinac-center-contributed-to-dangerous-project-2025-policy-platform/

ID: A quote attributed to PM Executive Director Sam Inglot reads, "And now, the Mackinac Center has revealed what they truly are—a far-right asset that is willing to throw their weight behind an extremist agenda with no regard for the vulnerable people who will become collateral damage in their fight to protect corporations and the wealthy. It's time for all of us—public officials, the media, and the public—to recognize that."

Trump and co. have filed yet another bogus lawsuit designed to disenfranchise voters...Is anyone shocked?

Their complaint: That Governor Whitmer is empowering other government departments, like the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Small Business Administration to help Michiganders register to vote. This move is 100% legal, and the only people who would have a problem with it are those who want to make voting more difficult.

ID: The left side of this meme shows a visibly upset woman pointing in anger, with text that reads, "Trump filing a lawsuit over efforts to make voting easier. The right side shows a cat looking confused with text that reads, "Governor Whitmer, knowing that these efforts are unproblematic and 100% legal."