Category: Guides
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In Lenawee County, many of us are used to looking out for our neighbors—whether that means showing up in a hard moment, sharing resources, or simply paying attention when something doesn’t feel right. As immigration enforcement expands across the country, more communities like ours are asking an urgent question: What should we do if we…
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Keep an eye out—ballot proposal petitions are coming to a clipboard near you. Whether at a farmers market, pro-democracy demonstration, or neighborhood festival, you may be asked to sign. These proposals let citizens help write the rules that govern our state. Here’s how the process works and what issues might make it to your ballot…
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We’ve all heard some version of it: “Trump is just doing X to distract from Y.” It’s a tempting frame. The idea is that if we just stay disciplined and ignore the noise, we’ll outsmart the political games. But here’s the problem: taken too far, this way of thinking becomes a distraction itself. It risks…
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On Saturday, August 23, Lenawee Indivisible will stage a Die-In for Democracy to draw attention to how Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill puts healthcare on the chopping block. Participants will “play dead” with tombstone props and signs that make visible what’s at risk. To help everyone prepare, we’ve pulled together a list of ideas for tombstone…
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Last week, the Republicans in Congress passed a sweeping tax and domestic policy bill that guts funding for essential services relied on by millions of Americans—including thousands of families right here in Lenawee County. The bill slashes Medicaid, SNAP, education funding, and environmental protection—all while promising massive new tax cuts to billionaires and turning ICE…
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Today marks the 2025 Days of Remembrance Commemoration, a solemn week for our nation to pause and honor the victims of the Holocaust. It’s a time not just for remembrance, but for reckoning—with history and with the uncomfortable parallels we’re seeing today. As authoritarian rhetoric, scapegoating, and political violence rise in our country, it’s unsettling…
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The future of our democracy is at stake. Project 2025, a sweeping conservative initiative, threatens to reshape our government in ways that could have dire consequences for Lenawee County. From cuts to essential local services to threats against Social Security and public schools, this plan puts our community at risk. But we are not powerless.…
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Voting is the foundation of our democracy, yet efforts to restrict access to the ballot continue to threaten fair elections in Michigan and across the country. In 2025, Lenawee County residents must be vigilant against voter suppression tactics that could limit participation and weaken our collective voice. Here’s what you need to know about potential…
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In Lenawee County—and across the nation—big money in politics is drowning out the voices of everyday citizens. Billionaires and corporate interests pour millions into elections at all levels, shaping policies that often serve their bottom line rather than the needs of our communities. If we want to protect Lenawee County democracy, we must take a…