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Iran and Immigration Frustrations Fuel New Wave of ‘No Kings’ Rallies
Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.
Read MoreMichigan Supreme Court hears challenge to Line 5 tunnel project
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac. "We do not need its product. We do not need Enbridge. In fact,...
Read MoreBills could make water affordable for all Michiganians
Across rural townships, suburban neighborhoods and urban centers, families are struggling to keep up with rising water costs — especially as safety-net supports shrink. When households fall behind on their water bills and water is turned off, the consequences ripple far beyond the bill itself....
Read MoreCulture Column | Spring 2026
On the Spring Equinox, as we stand at the midpoint where day and night are equal, it feels only right to reflect on balance and duality.
Read MoreMichigan Supreme Court hears Line 5 review case as opponents challenge tunnel project approval
A key permit from state energy regulators approving Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project sat before the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices heard two cases arguing the permit should be sent back to the Michigan Public Service Commission for further review.
Read MoreHow to Support Local Clean Energy Projects
Get the tools to fight for clean energy in your community. This virtual learning session equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to build support for a cleaner, healthier environment. Michiganders need wind and solar to fight climate change, deliver reliable clean energy, and...
Read MoreHow Do We Hold Data Centers Accountable in the Age of AI?
Over the past year, rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers has come to dominate local conversations, and for good reason: taken together, proposed projects could increase the demand on the electrical grid, placing unprecedented pressure on local infrastructure and public resources. Furthermore, their buildout has...
Read MoreData Centers: What Michiganders Need to Know Recording
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Read MorePress Conference: Line 5 Tunnel Permit at the Michigan Supreme Court
Four Tribal Nations and three environmental groups are asking the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that upheld a permit granted in 2023 by the Michigan Public Service Commission for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project. Join us for a livestream press conference after...
Read MoreDirty Money is Stopping Clean Energy: Here’s What We Can Do
It’s official: there’s a new ballot initiative aimed at getting money out of Michigan politics—and the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) is proud to endorse it.
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