Category: Justice
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Hate and Fear Still Thrive in the Michigan Petri Dish
In the streets of Lansing Michigan, Trump’s “real Americans” were out in force on Wednesday, April 15th. At the Michigan State Capitol, these “real Americans” took a stand to show they are above the law (like Trump), and showed their intent to re-assert total control in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s intent with the stay-home stay-safe…
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Appreciate Your Jail Cell
Here we are, in lockdown in our homes. Do you appreciate your jail cell? Are you really locked down? Can you take a walk or play with your dog? Can you reach for germ-killing cleansers and wash your hands at will? If you get sick, can you call your doctor? If your partner starts getting…
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Michigan Justice: Jail and Pretrial Task Force Findings
Michigan sorely needs justice reform. The Governor’s Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration is regarded as an important initial step on much-needed change. Task force findings were delivered on January 10, 2020. Jail & Pretrial Task Force ~ Final Report and Recommendations Governor Gretchen Whitmer started the task force under executive order #2019-10 on…
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Michigan ACLU Smart Justice Ramp Up
The ACLU is moving on a large established commitment to Smart Justice – this is an unprecedented multi-year effort to eliminate racial discrimination in the legal system, and reduce the jail and prison population by 50%. Awareness of legal system problems is at new levels. Bi-partisan support for improvement options is growing around the country,…
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dark disability injustice
When it comes to spousal support, Michigan seems not to honor the U.S. Code of Law related to disabled citizens and veterans. This is disability injustice. To wit, disabled people are ordered to give their disability income over as support to ex-spouses. This decision and practice seems to be followed in but a few other…
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Middle Class Michigan – A Levin Family Tradition
Middle class strength has been the means and end for the Levin family. Now, Andy, is looking to carry on the tradition. Andy and his father Sander were both present at an event this Friday, along with legendary John Lewis. Positive progressive energy was shining. The MI 9th district is credited with an important role…