Join One Michigan for a : Mass Mobilization to D.C
The time to act to pass the DREAM Act is now.
Over the last year we have made great gains fighting for the DREAM Act. We have managed to convince 40 senators and 124 representatives to co-sponsor the DREAM Act, giving us their commitment to move forward with the bill.
All of this is great news. It means that we are close to getting the DREAM this year; it means that all of our work has been paying off.
But we must also not forget years past, we have been here before. In 2007 we had the same opportunity to pass the DREAM Act, however we were not able to convince our legislators that taking a gamble on us would pay off. This year has to be different. This year we have to show our legislators that they have no choice but to pass the DREAM Act.
We know youth are ready to take action. We know you are all ready to fight and take a last stand for what you believe in and so we are asking that you join us in Washington D.C. for three days of escalating action.
When: Monday, July 19th through Wednesday, July 21st
Where: Washington D.C.
What: Mass DREAM Mobilization to show our collective power in demanding the movement of the DREAM Act in congress. Actions include lobbying, graduation ceremony, a DREAM concert, multiple rallies and more.
Who: You and over 3,000 supporters just like you.
Leaving Detroit (Clark Park) at 6:00pm on July 19th
Arriving back in Detroit (Clark Park) at 3:00am on July 22nd
The cost is $15 or $20 with a t-shirt.
Call Sam at 734.585.8411 or email info@1michigan.org with questions or concerns.
Please REGISTER at read more link.
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Date: Wednesday June 2, 2010
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Capitol Lansing, Michigan
Join us for Michigan, Not The Next Arizona State Wide Rally Against Anti-Immigration Legislation. Legislation in Michigan has been proposed which would create immigration laws similar to Arizona’s. Say no to copycat SB 1070 legislation in Michigan and yes to justice for all immigrants. Speakers include Michigan Rep Rashida Tlaib, Arizona Rep Kirsten Cinema, the Michigan Peace Team and their experience now in Juarez, Mexico, the Peace Education Center, Ryan Bates from Reform Immigration For America and other speakers soon to be confirmed.
Prevent vague legislation that encourages racial profiling and arrests without warrants. Join us in saying NO TO SB 1070 IN MICHIGAN
One Michigan is going to be leaving from Clark Park in Detroit, Michigan at 10am. Please let us know if you need a ride from wherever you are! We will be having people leave from Canton, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. Please email Priscila, at priscila@1michigan.org.
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ONE MICHIGAN AND ALL DREAM ACT YOUTH ACROSS THE NATION ARE DEMANDING THE PASSAGE OF DREAM ACT.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
PLEASE CALL SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW AND TELL HER TO CO-SPONSOR THE DREAM ACT!!
In an act of civil disobedience at John McCain’s office in Arizona to urge the passage of the DREAM Act on Monday, May 17, 2010 three undocumented students were arrested, detained, and are now facing deportation. One of these students is Ann Arbor’s Mohammad Abdollahi, a twenty-four year old gay Iranian man who has been in the country since the age of three, but is not a legal citizen because of a financial mistake of twenty dollars. If Mohammad is deported to Iran, he faces possibly execution. Mohammad put his life literally on the line for the thousands of undocumented youth in this country who find themselves in a position similar to his in that they face being thrown out of the country they were brought to at a young age and call home – all because of a piece of paper. He did it to urge this nation to wake up and Pass the DREAM Act NOW!
Help us by flooding Senator Stabenow’s office with calls urging her to co-sponsor the DREAM Act.
HERE ARE THE NUMBERS TO CALL
DC OFFICE: 202-224-4822.
DETROIT: 313-961-4330
LANSING: 517-203-1760
GRAND RAPIDS: 616-975-0052
“Hi, my name is _________ and I am calling in support of the DREAM Act (S.729). The DREAM Act lays the groundwork for immigration reform and allows immigrant youth of good moral character to make crucial economic contributions to the United States. To not pass the act at a time when this country needs an economic stimulus and a more educated workforce would be great folly. I urge Debbie Stabenow to become a cosponsor of the DREAM Act.”
ALSO SIGN THE PETITION AT:
http://action.dreamactivist.org/petition/stabenow
Post this on your twitter/facebook/tumblr anywhere and everywhere and call once/twice/however many times! Let her know how you truly feel!!
Thanks for your help,
OneMichigan
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Join One Michigan for a : Mass Mobilization to D.C