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Lefty Blogs Michigan: a roundup of Progressive News in Michigan
Michigan Liberal is an excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Blogging for Michigan is another excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Michigan Labor Press: Solidarity Through Communication. An Affliate of the ILCA, Midwest Labor Press, and the AFL-CIO/CLC
Democracy for Metro Detroit: a progressive grassroots political action organization that seeks to elect socially and fiscally responsible candidates to state and local office in Michigan. We are affiliated with Democracy for America, the political action committee led by former Vermont Governor Howard Dean.
The Michigan Coalition for Progress is an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world. And now CurrentTV has Keith Olbermann as well.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Michigan Labor Community Action Team
The Michigan State AFL-CIO (AFL-CIO) recognizes the election environment in 2011 will be a challenging year for the labor movement and its allies, but with the challenges come great opportunity.
Our challenges and opportunity begin with the assessment of the 2010 election and how our leadership applies strategies to move the labor movement forward and regain influence with State lawmakers. It is understood, if we want to move new legislation or protect current legislation we need to influence at least 9 in the House and 7 in the Senate.
The AFL-CIO intends to organize a strong local grassroots structure to assist affiliates and their members interaction with State law makers.
If you wish to participate in a Community Action Team in your area, please click here
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL UNION:
Click here for the Michigan AFL-CIO website to get involved in protecting your rights in the workplace. Click here to see what you can do now.
For more union info, contact:
419 Washington Square South
Suite 200
Lansing, MI 48933-2138
Telephone: (517) 487-5966
Fax: (517) 487-5213
http://www.miaflcio.org
Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) - Michigan Chapter
Hook up with the Michigan Chapter of APAP on Facebook
APAP is a national network of progressive Asian Pacific Americans and friends. Our goals are to represent and organize for the electoral empowerment of those throughout our diverse communities who share our progressive values and dedication to political action. To those ends, we hold: Dem Sum brunches forums and panels, voter registration drives, activist training sessions , fundraisers and friend-raisers for candidates, etc.
For more info contact: bazilt@yahoo.com
National Website: http://www.apaforprogress.org
Phone: 586 770 9180
Location:
43769 Sweetwood Dr
Sterling Heights, MI
MICHIGAN NAACP:
From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged this great organization and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans and other minorities would be heard.
For one hundred years, it has been the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that has saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Here are some local branches of the NAACP in Michigan:
Saginaw Branch
Saginaw, MI 48605
989-752-0614
Saginaw Youth Council
2210 HAMMEL
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-754-3313
Saginaw Correctional Branch
9625 PIERCE ROAD
Freeland, MI 48623
989-695-9880
Flint Branch
3455 LIPPINCOTT BLVD
Flint, MI 48507
810-742-8622
Flint Youth Council
3455 LIPPINCOTT
Flint, MI 48507
810-232-6589
Albion Branch
Albion, MI 49224
517-335-9071
Lansing Youth Council
1801 W MAIN ST
Lansing, MI 48915
Olivet College Chapter
320 S MAIN STREET
Olivet, MI 49076
269-749-6669
Battle Creek Senior Branch
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-963-8805
Three Rivers Branch
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-9310
Metropolitan Kalamazoo Youth Council
804 W NORTH STREET
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Dowagiac Branch
203 S PAUL ST
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Van Buren County Branch
PO BOX 61
Covert, MI 49043
Allegan Co Branch
3458 121ST AVE
Allegan, MI 49010
Greater Grand Rapids Branch
640 EASTERN SOUTHEAST
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids Youth Council
1653 NELSON SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-246-5721
Central Michigan University
UC BOX 065
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859
Bay City Branch
P. O. BOX 335
Bay City, MI 48707
989-893-2779
Kinross Prison Branch
200 TONE ROAD C/O SPECIAL ACTS. DIR
Kincheloe Afb, MI 49788
Wayne State University
5221 GULLEN MALL RM 50 MAILBOX #23
Detroit, MI 48202
Detroit Central Branch
Detroit, MI 48202
313-871-2087
Detroit Youth Council
Detroit, MI 48224
313-871-2087
Monroe County Branch
120 EASTCHESTER
Monroe, MI 48161
Highland Park Branch
396 LABELLE
Highland Park, MI 48203
South Oakland County Branch
PO BOX 2769
Southfield, MI 48037
248-398-1900
Western Wayne County Branch
PO BOX 558
Inkster, MI 48141
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-1470
NATIVE VOTE MICHIGAN:
The state of Michigan encompasses 12 American Indian tribes within its borders. The American Indian and Alaska Native population makes up 1.25% of the state, and 1.12% of eligible Michigan voters.
Native Vote, is a nation wide resource for encouraging voter turn out in Indian Country. Organized by the National Congress of American Indians, get out the vote efforts in Indian Country have been supported by NCAI since 1955.
For more information or to get involved contact:
Krystalyn Kinsel
(202) 466-7767
kkinsel@ncai.org
Stonewall Democrats University of Michigan Chapter
The Stonwall Democrats are part of the Gay Rights Movement. A movement which was started at the Stonewall Inn on June 27th, 1969.
Stonewall Democrats, University of Michigan Calendar
If you would like to get into contact with someone about the group, please email:
E-Board - UMSDExecs@umich.edu
Michigan 14th District Democratic Party Asian American Caucus
Email: bazilt@yahoo.com
Address:
15848 Beatrice
Allen Park, MI
Check them out on Facebook
Monthly Berkley Democratic Club Meeting:
Generally meets on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm and all club meetings are open to the public. Bring your topics, ideas, and opinions to share and interact with other like-minded individuals!
All meetings are held at Anderson Middle School, 3205 Catalpa, Berkley, Michigan in the Media Center. We welcome you to join us!
Contact: http://www.berkleydems.org or info_at_berkleydems.org
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Dominick's, 812 Monroe St. (Behind and across the street from the Law Quad)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
Here are some Progressive Groups in Michigan:
Equality Michigan:
We are a statewide organization and a dominant force for change, diligently focused on education, activism, collaboration, assistance, advocacy, human rights and political power to promote equality and eliminate discrimination that is based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
19641 WEST SEVEN MILE RD. DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48219-2721 PHONE: (313)-537-7000
FAX: (313)-537-3379
Find out more here: http://equalitymi.org
Gratiot County Democratic Party: You are welcome to join us at our regular meetings on the Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Community Room in the Alma Public Library.
You can also help win the MI-4 Congressional seat from the Republicans by donating here.
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GROUPS AND EVENTS IN MICHIGAN:
There are several companies in Michigan involved in helping energy customers switch to green energy, including landfill methane gas use (which reduces methane emissions from landfills while generating energy), wind power and solar power. The cost is generally less than 3 cents per kilowatt-hour more than you currently pay for energy. By participating you contribute to reducing carbon emissions, cleaning up Michigan's environment, and stimulating Michigan's economy. Three important ways of helping your local community, local environment and local economy, all for less than 2 cents per kilowatt-hour of energy you use. In fact, buying green energy is cheaper in Michigan than in most states. When my wife and I made a similar switch in New York, we barely noticed the difference in our energy bill. We also switched to compact fluorescent bulbs at the same time and the energy savings reduced our bill by one-third even with the small increase from buying green energy. Together, we reduced our carbon footprint by about 30% while overall saving money. I highly recommend the switch.
GREEN CURRENTS:
GreenCurrents is Michigan's voluntary renewable energy program. By enrolling, you are supporting the generation of electricity from Michigan-based, renewable energy sources. Eighty-nine percent of the renewable energy we provide comes from wind energy and 11% from biomass including landfill gas and methane gas from cow manure.
The GreenCurrents program is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and strengthen Michigan's energy independence. Become a GreenCurrents customer today! It's a great way to create a bright future and a cleaner world.
Choose the option that works best for you:
Kilowatt-Hour Block Enrollment - $2.50/month
This option enables you to choose a participation level that is right for you and your budget.
You can purchase a "block' of 100 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy for $2.50 per month. You can purchase up to 10 individual blocks. This monthly cost is in addition to your normal monthly electric charges.
100 Percent Match
This option enables you to match 100 percent of your monthly electric consumption for 2 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The monthly cost is based on the amount of kilowatt-hours used each month, and is in addition to your normal monthly electric charges.
SIGN UP HERE to begin helping Michigan's environment and economy.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS:
There are two kinds of alternate fuels that are readily available that lower your carbon foot print and use AMERICAN resources and create AMERICAN jobs rather than supporting big oil companies and oil nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.
ETHANOL: Cars labeled FlexFuel (now becoming common in some states) can use up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). E85 burns cleaner than gasoline and is usually cheaper. I have used E85 in California and found it to be 10-40 cents cheaper than the cheapest gasoline at the same station. CLICK HERE TO FIND STATIONS IN MICHIGAN OFFERING E85. This can be a really good way to help the American economy, help the environment, AND save money.
BIODIESEL: BioDiesel Michigan
Here are some biodiesel stations in Michigan. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine.
Chums Corners: 365 US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684, 231-943-3749. Offers B10 (good for any diesel engine). FUELMAN 24 HRS or CREDIT 6-11; SUN-6-10.
Petersen Oil: 6360 N Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838, 616-754-3254. Offers B5 and B20 (both good for any diesel engine). Open 6AM-7PM M-F; 8AM-4PM SAT
Boland Tire Breckenridge: 120 S Pine St, Saint Louis, MI 48880, 989-842-5855. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Call for details.
Admiral Petroleum: 1309 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847, 989-875-8752. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Karbowski Oil: 3790 N Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-684-7516. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Adventure EZ Mart: 3003 Whitehall Rd. Muskegon, MI 49445, 231-766-3563. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 29330 S. Wixom Road, Wixom, MI 48393, 248-374-8530. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Meijer Fueling Stations: 3825 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197, 734-973-1453. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Meijer Fueling Station: 3145 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 734-997-3900. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 24344 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI 48180, 313-295-1693. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Scharfs Service: 6650 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, MI 48015, 586-757-2708. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open M-F 6AM-7PM SAT 7AM-5PM; CREDIT OK
Heritage Fuel Food: 3420 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, 248-853-1606. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 7AM-10PM.
WOW Fraser: 31193 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026, 586-296-1975. Offers B2 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Maybee Marathon: 7595 Bluebush Rd, Maybee, MI 48159, 734-587-2282. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open MON-SAT 6AM-9:30PM SUN 6AM-8:30PM.
Red Baron Express: 974 Will Carleton Rd, Carleton, MI 48117, 734-869-2101. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 649 West Main Street, Stockbridge, MI 49285, 517-851-9129. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 6:30AM-11PM.
Randys Service: 8030 W Mason Rd, Fowlerville, MI 48836, 517-223-8503. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 5AM-7PM MO-SA 8-5 SUN.
Wacker Oil: 9050 Mi State Road 52, Manchester, MI 48158, 734-428-8366. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (not okay for some older engines, fine for newer engines). Open MON-SAT 7AM-9PM; SUN 8AM-9PM.
Swan Fuel Service, Inc. 1615 E. Mason St. Dansville, MI 48819, 517-623-6087. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Interested in Buying Biodiesel or Starting a SE Michigan Cooperative??
Please email your name and contact information: leidel@oakland.edu to be added to a list of potential biodiesel users. The author of this site is campaigning for retail stations to carry B20, and a list of potential buyers will be invaluable. A business plan for a Detroit Metro cooperative is also in the works.
Show your interest, Please!! email here: leidel@oakland.edu Please include full name & town of residence
Michigan Biodiesel LLC was formed with fifty-seven farmers and eight biodiesel distributors. It is almost ninety percent Michigan owned and strives to enhance rural development and value-added agriculture production.
Michigan BioDiesel LLC is a group leading the way to the production and sales of B100 to distributors. Michigan BioDiesel LLC is the only full-service biodiesel group offering risk management, raw material procurement, plant construction know-how, biodiesel production and biodiesel sales and marketing services. All planned facilities will utilize batch system biodiesel production technology, methanol recovery and water recycling with zero water release from production, while becoming BQ-9000 accredited. Michigan BioDiesel LLC markets biodiesel to customers through its distributors to many industries including on-highway fleets, maritime, military, home heating and agriculture industries.
Michigan Biodiesel, LLC
700 Industrial Parkway
Bangor, MI 49013
If you need to contact us by phone, at 269-427-0804.
The fax number is 269-427-0904.
If you need to contact John Oakley, the CEO of Michigan Biodiesel, the email address is joakley@mibiodiesel.com
Production Development and Chemical Process Manager: Robin Wason, the email address is rwason@mibiodiesel.com
Sustainable Michigan-Peak Oil Meetup Group
Come to a Sustainable Michigan/Peak Oil Meetup to generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness, promote sustainable development. Find others concerned about making Michigan sustainable in energy, food production, green building and other key areas related to relocalizing so that we are prepared in Michigan for any energy/resource decline. Get the support to BE the change. To find out more, join this group.
Peak Moment in Monroe:
Peak Moment refers to the period of energy, climate, and economic uncertainty that we now live in as humans rapidly approach the end of the Age of Oil.
Meet others who share your concern. Generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness.
Advocate for new urbanism and sustainable development. Explore the potential of alternative energy. And join others interested in community gardening. To find out more, join this group.
MICHIGAN FOOD CO-OPS:
People's Food Co-op & Café Verde
214-216 N. 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Phone: (734) 994-9174
FAX: (734) 769-0150
info@peoplesfood.coop
http://www.peoplesfood.coop
New Territory Market Cooperative
132 Water St.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Phone: (616) 926-9391
FAX: (616) 925-2573
East Lansing Food Co-op
4960 Northwind
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Phone: (517) 337-1266
FAX: (517) 357-6086
info@elfco.coop
http://www.elfco.coop/
Dibbleville Food Cooperative
106 East Elizabeth Street
Fenton, Michigan 48430
Phone: (810) 629-1175
contact@dibbleville.com
http://www.dibbleville.com
Simple Times Farm Market & Buying Club
6081 E. Baldwin Rd.
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48504
Phone: (810) 771-4480
healthfood4less@yahoo.com
http://www.simpletimesfarm.com/
West Michigan Co-op
1111 Godfrey SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: (616) 248-0760
membership@westmichigancoop.com
http://www.westmichigancoop.com
Keweenaw Food Co-op
1035 Ethel Avenue
Hancock, Michigan 49930
Phone: (906) 482-2030
FAX: (906) 482-7845
info@keweenaw.coop
www.keweenaw.coop
Hillsdale Family Food Co-op
31 N. Broad
Hillsdale, Michigan 49242
Phone: (517) 439-1397
FAX: (517) 439-2443
Ionia Natural Food Co-op
Healthy Basics 2, 576 State St.
Ionia, Michigan 58846
steved@iserv.net
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/IoniaNaturalFoodsCoop/
Northwind Natural Foods Co-op
116 S. Suffolk Street
Ironwood, Michigan 49938
Phone: (906) 932-3547
evannfc@sbcglobal.net
People's Food Co-op of Kalamazoo
436 Burdick St. South
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Phone: (616) 342-5686
FAX: (616) 342-0194
chris@peoplesfoodco-op.org
http://www.peoplesfoodco-op.org/
Marquette Food Co-op
109 West Baraga Ave.
Marquette, Michigan 49855
Phone: (906) 225-0671
FAX: (906) 225-1169
info@marquettefood.coop
http://www.marquettefood.coop/
Green Tree Grocery
214 N. Franklin
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Phone: (989) 772-3221
FAX: (989) 775-3961
greentree@yahoo.com
Grain Train Natural Food Market
220 Mitchell Street
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Phone: (231) 347-2381
FAX: (231) 347-0046
info@graintrain.coop
www.graintrain.coop
Rainbow Health Foods
66783 Gratiot Avenue
Richmond, Michigan 48062
Phone: (810) 727-5475
FAX: (810) 727-5475
Oryana Food Cooperative
260 E. 10th St.
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Phone: (231) 947-0191
FAX: (231) 947-2516
info@oryana.coop
http://www.oryana.coop/
Woodland Food Co-op
116 N. Main Street
Woodland, Michigan 48897
Phone: (616) 367-4188
Sturgeon River Co-op
8469 Mentor Road
Wolverine, Michigan 49799
Phone: (213) 525-8419
FAX: (213) 525-8419
yourcoop@localnet.com
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BLOGGING MICHIGAN:
Lefty Blogs Michigan: a roundup of Progressive News in Michigan
Michigan Liberal is an excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Blogging for Michigan is another excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Michigan Labor Press: Solidarity Through Communication. An Affliate of the ILCA, Midwest Labor Press, and the AFL-CIO/CLC
Democracy for Metro Detroit: a progressive grassroots political action organization that seeks to elect socially and fiscally responsible candidates to state and local office in Michigan. We are affiliated with Democracy for America, the political action committee led by former Vermont Governor Howard Dean.
The Michigan Coalition for Progress is an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world. And now CurrentTV has Keith Olbermann as well.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Michigan Labor Community Action Team
The Michigan State AFL-CIO (AFL-CIO) recognizes the election environment in 2011 will be a challenging year for the labor movement and its allies, but with the challenges come great opportunity.
Our challenges and opportunity begin with the assessment of the 2010 election and how our leadership applies strategies to move the labor movement forward and regain influence with State lawmakers. It is understood, if we want to move new legislation or protect current legislation we need to influence at least 9 in the House and 7 in the Senate.
The AFL-CIO intends to organize a strong local grassroots structure to assist affiliates and their members interaction with State law makers.
If you wish to participate in a Community Action Team in your area, please click here
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL UNION:
Click here for the Michigan AFL-CIO website to get involved in protecting your rights in the workplace. Click here to see what you can do now.
For more union info, contact:
419 Washington Square South
Suite 200
Lansing, MI 48933-2138
Telephone: (517) 487-5966
Fax: (517) 487-5213
http://www.miaflcio.org
Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) - Michigan Chapter
Hook up with the Michigan Chapter of APAP on Facebook
APAP is a national network of progressive Asian Pacific Americans and friends. Our goals are to represent and organize for the electoral empowerment of those throughout our diverse communities who share our progressive values and dedication to political action. To those ends, we hold: Dem Sum brunches forums and panels, voter registration drives, activist training sessions , fundraisers and friend-raisers for candidates, etc.
For more info contact: bazilt@yahoo.com
National Website: http://www.apaforprogress.org
Phone: 586 770 9180
Location:
43769 Sweetwood Dr
Sterling Heights, MI
MICHIGAN NAACP:
From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged this great organization and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans and other minorities would be heard.
For one hundred years, it has been the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that has saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Here are some local branches of the NAACP in Michigan:
Saginaw Branch
Saginaw, MI 48605
989-752-0614
Saginaw Youth Council
2210 HAMMEL
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-754-3313
Saginaw Correctional Branch
9625 PIERCE ROAD
Freeland, MI 48623
989-695-9880
Flint Branch
3455 LIPPINCOTT BLVD
Flint, MI 48507
810-742-8622
Flint Youth Council
3455 LIPPINCOTT
Flint, MI 48507
810-232-6589
Albion Branch
Albion, MI 49224
517-335-9071
Lansing Youth Council
1801 W MAIN ST
Lansing, MI 48915
Olivet College Chapter
320 S MAIN STREET
Olivet, MI 49076
269-749-6669
Battle Creek Senior Branch
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-963-8805
Three Rivers Branch
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-9310
Metropolitan Kalamazoo Youth Council
804 W NORTH STREET
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Dowagiac Branch
203 S PAUL ST
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Van Buren County Branch
PO BOX 61
Covert, MI 49043
Allegan Co Branch
3458 121ST AVE
Allegan, MI 49010
Greater Grand Rapids Branch
640 EASTERN SOUTHEAST
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids Youth Council
1653 NELSON SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-246-5721
Central Michigan University
UC BOX 065
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859
Bay City Branch
P. O. BOX 335
Bay City, MI 48707
989-893-2779
Kinross Prison Branch
200 TONE ROAD C/O SPECIAL ACTS. DIR
Kincheloe Afb, MI 49788
Wayne State University
5221 GULLEN MALL RM 50 MAILBOX #23
Detroit, MI 48202
Detroit Central Branch
Detroit, MI 48202
313-871-2087
Detroit Youth Council
Detroit, MI 48224
313-871-2087
Monroe County Branch
120 EASTCHESTER
Monroe, MI 48161
Highland Park Branch
396 LABELLE
Highland Park, MI 48203
South Oakland County Branch
PO BOX 2769
Southfield, MI 48037
248-398-1900
Western Wayne County Branch
PO BOX 558
Inkster, MI 48141
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-1470
NATIVE VOTE MICHIGAN:
The state of Michigan encompasses 12 American Indian tribes within its borders. The American Indian and Alaska Native population makes up 1.25% of the state, and 1.12% of eligible Michigan voters.
Native Vote, is a nation wide resource for encouraging voter turn out in Indian Country. Organized by the National Congress of American Indians, get out the vote efforts in Indian Country have been supported by NCAI since 1955.
For more information or to get involved contact:
Krystalyn Kinsel
(202) 466-7767
kkinsel@ncai.org
Stonewall Democrats University of Michigan Chapter
The Stonwall Democrats are part of the Gay Rights Movement. A movement which was started at the Stonewall Inn on June 27th, 1969.
Stonewall Democrats, University of Michigan Calendar
If you would like to get into contact with someone about the group, please email:
E-Board - UMSDExecs@umich.edu
Michigan 14th District Democratic Party Asian American Caucus
Email: bazilt@yahoo.com
Address:
15848 Beatrice
Allen Park, MI
Check them out on Facebook
Monthly Berkley Democratic Club Meeting:
Generally meets on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm and all club meetings are open to the public. Bring your topics, ideas, and opinions to share and interact with other like-minded individuals!
All meetings are held at Anderson Middle School, 3205 Catalpa, Berkley, Michigan in the Media Center. We welcome you to join us!
Contact: http://www.berkleydems.org or info_at_berkleydems.org
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Dominick's, 812 Monroe St. (Behind and across the street from the Law Quad)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
Here are some Progressive Groups in Michigan:
Equality Michigan:
We are a statewide organization and a dominant force for change, diligently focused on education, activism, collaboration, assistance, advocacy, human rights and political power to promote equality and eliminate discrimination that is based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
19641 WEST SEVEN MILE RD. DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48219-2721 PHONE: (313)-537-7000
FAX: (313)-537-3379
Find out more here: http://equalitymi.org
Gratiot County Democratic Party: You are welcome to join us at our regular meetings on the Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Community Room in the Alma Public Library.
You can also help win the MI-4 Congressional seat from the Republicans by donating here.
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GROUPS AND EVENTS IN MICHIGAN:
There are several companies in Michigan involved in helping energy customers switch to green energy, including landfill methane gas use (which reduces methane emissions from landfills while generating energy), wind power and solar power. The cost is generally less than 3 cents per kilowatt-hour more than you currently pay for energy. By participating you contribute to reducing carbon emissions, cleaning up Michigan's environment, and stimulating Michigan's economy. Three important ways of helping your local community, local environment and local economy, all for less than 2 cents per kilowatt-hour of energy you use. In fact, buying green energy is cheaper in Michigan than in most states. When my wife and I made a similar switch in New York, we barely noticed the difference in our energy bill. We also switched to compact fluorescent bulbs at the same time and the energy savings reduced our bill by one-third even with the small increase from buying green energy. Together, we reduced our carbon footprint by about 30% while overall saving money. I highly recommend the switch.
GREEN CURRENTS:
GreenCurrents is Michigan's voluntary renewable energy program. By enrolling, you are supporting the generation of electricity from Michigan-based, renewable energy sources. Eighty-nine percent of the renewable energy we provide comes from wind energy and 11% from biomass including landfill gas and methane gas from cow manure.
The GreenCurrents program is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and strengthen Michigan's energy independence. Become a GreenCurrents customer today! It's a great way to create a bright future and a cleaner world.
Choose the option that works best for you:
Kilowatt-Hour Block Enrollment - $2.50/month
This option enables you to choose a participation level that is right for you and your budget.
You can purchase a "block' of 100 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy for $2.50 per month. You can purchase up to 10 individual blocks. This monthly cost is in addition to your normal monthly electric charges.
100 Percent Match
This option enables you to match 100 percent of your monthly electric consumption for 2 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The monthly cost is based on the amount of kilowatt-hours used each month, and is in addition to your normal monthly electric charges.
SIGN UP HERE to begin helping Michigan's environment and economy.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS:
There are two kinds of alternate fuels that are readily available that lower your carbon foot print and use AMERICAN resources and create AMERICAN jobs rather than supporting big oil companies and oil nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.
ETHANOL: Cars labeled FlexFuel (now becoming common in some states) can use up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). E85 burns cleaner than gasoline and is usually cheaper. I have used E85 in California and found it to be 10-40 cents cheaper than the cheapest gasoline at the same station. CLICK HERE TO FIND STATIONS IN MICHIGAN OFFERING E85. This can be a really good way to help the American economy, help the environment, AND save money.
BIODIESEL: BioDiesel Michigan
Here are some biodiesel stations in Michigan. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine.
Chums Corners: 365 US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684, 231-943-3749. Offers B10 (good for any diesel engine). FUELMAN 24 HRS or CREDIT 6-11; SUN-6-10.
Petersen Oil: 6360 N Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838, 616-754-3254. Offers B5 and B20 (both good for any diesel engine). Open 6AM-7PM M-F; 8AM-4PM SAT
Boland Tire Breckenridge: 120 S Pine St, Saint Louis, MI 48880, 989-842-5855. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Call for details.
Admiral Petroleum: 1309 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847, 989-875-8752. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Karbowski Oil: 3790 N Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-684-7516. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Adventure EZ Mart: 3003 Whitehall Rd. Muskegon, MI 49445, 231-766-3563. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 29330 S. Wixom Road, Wixom, MI 48393, 248-374-8530. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Meijer Fueling Stations: 3825 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197, 734-973-1453. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Meijer Fueling Station: 3145 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 734-997-3900. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 24344 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI 48180, 313-295-1693. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Scharfs Service: 6650 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, MI 48015, 586-757-2708. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open M-F 6AM-7PM SAT 7AM-5PM; CREDIT OK
Heritage Fuel Food: 3420 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, 248-853-1606. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 7AM-10PM.
WOW Fraser: 31193 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026, 586-296-1975. Offers B2 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Maybee Marathon: 7595 Bluebush Rd, Maybee, MI 48159, 734-587-2282. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open MON-SAT 6AM-9:30PM SUN 6AM-8:30PM.
Red Baron Express: 974 Will Carleton Rd, Carleton, MI 48117, 734-869-2101. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Atlas Oil Company: 649 West Main Street, Stockbridge, MI 49285, 517-851-9129. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 6:30AM-11PM.
Randys Service: 8030 W Mason Rd, Fowlerville, MI 48836, 517-223-8503. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 5AM-7PM MO-SA 8-5 SUN.
Wacker Oil: 9050 Mi State Road 52, Manchester, MI 48158, 734-428-8366. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (not okay for some older engines, fine for newer engines). Open MON-SAT 7AM-9PM; SUN 8AM-9PM.
Swan Fuel Service, Inc. 1615 E. Mason St. Dansville, MI 48819, 517-623-6087. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Interested in Buying Biodiesel or Starting a SE Michigan Cooperative??
Please email your name and contact information: leidel@oakland.edu to be added to a list of potential biodiesel users. The author of this site is campaigning for retail stations to carry B20, and a list of potential buyers will be invaluable. A business plan for a Detroit Metro cooperative is also in the works.
Show your interest, Please!! email here: leidel@oakland.edu Please include full name & town of residence
Michigan Biodiesel LLC was formed with fifty-seven farmers and eight biodiesel distributors. It is almost ninety percent Michigan owned and strives to enhance rural development and value-added agriculture production.
Michigan BioDiesel LLC is a group leading the way to the production and sales of B100 to distributors. Michigan BioDiesel LLC is the only full-service biodiesel group offering risk management, raw material procurement, plant construction know-how, biodiesel production and biodiesel sales and marketing services. All planned facilities will utilize batch system biodiesel production technology, methanol recovery and water recycling with zero water release from production, while becoming BQ-9000 accredited. Michigan BioDiesel LLC markets biodiesel to customers through its distributors to many industries including on-highway fleets, maritime, military, home heating and agriculture industries.
Michigan Biodiesel, LLC
700 Industrial Parkway
Bangor, MI 49013
If you need to contact us by phone, at 269-427-0804.
The fax number is 269-427-0904.
If you need to contact John Oakley, the CEO of Michigan Biodiesel, the email address is joakley@mibiodiesel.com
Production Development and Chemical Process Manager: Robin Wason, the email address is rwason@mibiodiesel.com
Sustainable Michigan-Peak Oil Meetup Group
Come to a Sustainable Michigan/Peak Oil Meetup to generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness, promote sustainable development. Find others concerned about making Michigan sustainable in energy, food production, green building and other key areas related to relocalizing so that we are prepared in Michigan for any energy/resource decline. Get the support to BE the change. To find out more, join this group.
Peak Moment in Monroe:
Peak Moment refers to the period of energy, climate, and economic uncertainty that we now live in as humans rapidly approach the end of the Age of Oil.
Meet others who share your concern. Generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness.
Advocate for new urbanism and sustainable development. Explore the potential of alternative energy. And join others interested in community gardening. To find out more, join this group.
MICHIGAN FOOD CO-OPS:
People's Food Co-op & Café Verde
214-216 N. 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Phone: (734) 994-9174
FAX: (734) 769-0150
info@peoplesfood.coop
http://www.peoplesfood.coop
New Territory Market Cooperative
132 Water St.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Phone: (616) 926-9391
FAX: (616) 925-2573
East Lansing Food Co-op
4960 Northwind
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Phone: (517) 337-1266
FAX: (517) 357-6086
info@elfco.coop
http://www.elfco.coop/
Dibbleville Food Cooperative
106 East Elizabeth Street
Fenton, Michigan 48430
Phone: (810) 629-1175
contact@dibbleville.com
http://www.dibbleville.com
Simple Times Farm Market & Buying Club
6081 E. Baldwin Rd.
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48504
Phone: (810) 771-4480
healthfood4less@yahoo.com
http://www.simpletimesfarm.com/
West Michigan Co-op
1111 Godfrey SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: (616) 248-0760
membership@westmichigancoop.com
http://www.westmichigancoop.com
Keweenaw Food Co-op
1035 Ethel Avenue
Hancock, Michigan 49930
Phone: (906) 482-2030
FAX: (906) 482-7845
info@keweenaw.coop
www.keweenaw.coop
Hillsdale Family Food Co-op
31 N. Broad
Hillsdale, Michigan 49242
Phone: (517) 439-1397
FAX: (517) 439-2443
Ionia Natural Food Co-op
Healthy Basics 2, 576 State St.
Ionia, Michigan 58846
steved@iserv.net
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/IoniaNaturalFoodsCoop/
Northwind Natural Foods Co-op
116 S. Suffolk Street
Ironwood, Michigan 49938
Phone: (906) 932-3547
evannfc@sbcglobal.net
People's Food Co-op of Kalamazoo
436 Burdick St. South
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Phone: (616) 342-5686
FAX: (616) 342-0194
chris@peoplesfoodco-op.org
http://www.peoplesfoodco-op.org/
Marquette Food Co-op
109 West Baraga Ave.
Marquette, Michigan 49855
Phone: (906) 225-0671
FAX: (906) 225-1169
info@marquettefood.coop
http://www.marquettefood.coop/
Green Tree Grocery
214 N. Franklin
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Phone: (989) 772-3221
FAX: (989) 775-3961
greentree@yahoo.com
Grain Train Natural Food Market
220 Mitchell Street
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Phone: (231) 347-2381
FAX: (231) 347-0046
info@graintrain.coop
www.graintrain.coop
Rainbow Health Foods
66783 Gratiot Avenue
Richmond, Michigan 48062
Phone: (810) 727-5475
FAX: (810) 727-5475
Oryana Food Cooperative
260 E. 10th St.
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Phone: (231) 947-0191
FAX: (231) 947-2516
info@oryana.coop
http://www.oryana.coop/
Woodland Food Co-op
116 N. Main Street
Woodland, Michigan 48897
Phone: (616) 367-4188
Sturgeon River Co-op
8469 Mentor Road
Wolverine, Michigan 49799
Phone: (213) 525-8419
FAX: (213) 525-8419
yourcoop@localnet.com
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