Some systems can't be reformed. We must abolish ICE.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and recommit ourselves to the fight for racial and economic justice for all.

ICYMI: Republican Rep. Lisa McClain is once again making headlines for shady stock trading. Her constituents deserve better.

Republican lawmakers are making life less affordable for people across the country—including here in Michigan.

Attention all Michiganders who care about our environment and the Great Lakes: Join Michigan United Action for a webinar at 7 p.m. on Sunday to discuss the threat posed by AI data centers and crypto mining. https://www.mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign/event/878335/

We regret to inform you all that Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is at it again... Following AG Dana Nessel's official opinion that his actions were unlawful, Hall is now taking his temper tantrum to the courts.

Members of Congress engaging in stock trading raises significant ethical questions and erodes public trust in government. Lisa McClain's husband's recent purchase of 100,000 shares in a Musk-owned AI company is extremely concerning, and another reason why we need reform ASAP.

Donald Trump came to town yesterday to further push his lies and failed policies and before he spoke he decided to disrespect and spew profanities at one of Michigan’s hard working blue color union workers.

ICYMI: Republican House Speaker Matt Hall tried to deny Michiganders hundreds of millions in funding for programs that were already approved, and AG Dana Nessel wasn't having it.

Here's to another year of fighting for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable Michigan!

Mike Duggan gets a lot of praise for presiding over Detroit's economic comeback—but that comeback has not benefited all Detroiters equally. While downtown has thrived and wealthy developers have raked in profits, working people are being left behind.

Shoutout to the Michigan lawmakers working to eliminate tax incentives for AI data centers!

The cruel and heartless cuts that House Republicans made this week will jeopardize health care, services for children with cancer, programs for young sexual assault survivors, proven programs for mothers and children, veteran services, and much more.

Next year could be a big one for ballot initiatives. Have you signed these petitions yet?

Congrats to Reps. Pauline Wendzel and Greg VanWoerken on the engagement! Now, would you care to explain why your party was paid for by a Lansing lobbying firm?

The Campbell coal plant was supposed to close months ago. Instead, Trump’s coal order is forcing it to stay open – and we’re paying for it. A report found that it costs $11.6 million every month to keep burning coal, which the utility company tacks onto our bills each month.

Michiganders already pay too much for energy—but Trump is fine with making us all pay even more!

Matt Hall, Mr. eTHiCs aND TrAnSParEnCy, accepting gifts from a lobbyist? Say it ain't so!

There's only one more day to contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reject the latest proposal to keep fossil fuels running through the heart of the Great Lakes for another century.  Submit your concerns by going to:  https://www.line5tunneleis.com/submit-comments-2/

Another addition to Mike Duggan's list of red flags: he's been pulling in major donations from the MAGA crowd. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/politics-elections/trump-megadonor-at-center-of-detroit-scandals-hosts-fundraiser-for-duggan/

This #GivingTuesday, all we're asking is that you: 1. Make sure you're following Progress Michigan for regular updates on progressive causes in MI. 2. Tell a friend who could also use those updates about us!

Betsy DeVos loves funding losers to spread hate and undermine our public schools so she can get richer.

Betsy DeVos loves funding losers to spread hate and undermine our public schools so she can get richer.

Whether you live in a city or a rural community, we all deserve clean air and water and a fair shot at success. The 2025 Rural Policy Action Report shows how we can chart a better path forward. michiganadvance.com/2025/10/31/w...

Duggan's legacy in Detroit: -51% child poverty rate -34.5% overall poverty rate -65,000 residents living in poverty -highest poverty rate of any major Midwestern city -economic growth that benefits wealthy developers, while everyday Detroiters are left behind

“It’s a shame, but not a surprise, that Nesbitt is making up bogus claims about the 2026 election before it has even started." Our full statement on MI Republicans' efforts to get the Trump administration to interfere in our elections: progressmichigan.org/2025/11/nesb...

Many Americans are struggling to get the healthcare they need—and apparently, MAGA Republicans think they're not struggling enough, as their political antics are driving costs even higher.

Mike Duggan: “These Medicaid cuts are not as bad as they look.” Shocker, the man taking in a lot of MAGA money is defending MAGA medicaid cuts. 

Nothing strikes fear into the heart quite like *checks notes* sidewalk chalk. Tom Barrett is an embarrassment.

On the plus side, if you work for Mike Duggan you won’t have to worry about losing your job when you blatantly abuse your authority. 

experiencing a little joy, as a treat 😌

Hey @michaelduggan.bsky.social -- why were records destroyed while you were Wayne County prosecutor? www.metrotimes.com/news/illegal...

Hey, remember that time when Mike Duggan ran the Detroit Medical Center and they had to pay a $30 million fine for improper kick backs to referring physicians? www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

How it feels to be a proud local election voter:

Domestic Violence Awareness month is almost over, but the fight for justice for survivors continues year-round. https://michiganvoices.substack.com/p/listen-to-all-survivors-this-domestic

MAGA Republicans manufactured this crisis. Now, Michigan Democratic lawmakers are trying to clean up their mess by using lapsed project dollars to keep food on the table for the 1.4 million Michiganders (including 492,000 children!) who rely on food assistance via SNAP.

MAGA Republicans' shutdown is a disaster, and it's decimating rural communities and independent farmers' ability to stay afloat. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/10/27/thompson-farmers-cant-afford-another-day-of-government-shutdown/86880076007/

Some not-so-fun facts about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

Michiganders spoke loud and clear on reproductive freedom. Anti-abortion rights groups and lawmakers only care about control.

ICE is tearing people away from their families and communities. Local law enforcement cooperating with ICE erodes public trust and public safety. Call your local elected officials and demand better for Michigan's communities.

Established three decades ago, the National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality serves as a reminder for all Americans to stand up against police violence and repression.

Temu Joumana is getting tapped by Trump to be a special envoy to Iraq. Selling weed and foreign policy are completely different animals, but apparently that doesn't matter when you fundraise loads of cash for MAGA.

Who exactly is Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan? Let's find out!

What you need to know about the federal shutdown (aka the crisis Republican lawmakers manufactured because they'd rather watch everything burn than fund the programs that meet people's basic needs)

Fed up with rising grocery prices? Contact your representatives in Congress and demand they oppose Trump's disastrous policies that hurt both independent farmers and consumers.

To create a better future, we need system where everyone pays their fair share, and where our tax dollars go toward making lives better, not enacting violence on marginalized people. Check out the full piece: https://www.northernexpress.com/news/opinion/tax-fairness-will-benefit-all-michiganders/

Per our latest Lake Effect poll, 59 PERCENT of Michiganders support withdrawing military support from Israel. People are sick of seeing taxpayer dollars used to fund a genocide. https://progressmichigan.org/2025/10/new-poll-michiganders-more-aligned-with-global-consensus-than-u-s-government-on-gaza/

Michigan finally has a state budget. Here's what we had to say about it:

Check out our new #substack on Michigan Voices (Literally) with @votingaccessforall.bsky.social 🗞️ Read and subscribe here: michiganvoices.substack.com/p/end-prison...

At Progress Michigan, we are mourning the lives lost over the weekend in Grand Blanc in a senseless act of gun violence at a church. We stand with community members whose heroism saved lives and call for more action to stop these kinds of attacks that are becoming too prevalent.