Civil Liberties & Public Services

Public services like libraries are more than just community resources—they are symbols of free speech, access to information, and equal opportunity. But across the country and here in Michigan, libraries have become targets of political censorship, budget threats, and attacks on intellectual freedom. This letter defends public libraries and affirms their essential role in our democracy.

• Protect Michigan’s Public Libraries from Political Attacks

  Published: June 1, 2025

  Issue: Local and state-level efforts are threatening public libraries through censorship campaigns, defunding, and politicized book bans.
  What’s at Risk: Libraries could lose critical funding, remove inclusive materials, or even shut down under coordinated political pressure.
  Action: Tell your state lawmakers to protect library funding, oppose censorship, and stand for free access to information in every Michigan community.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative, Michigan State Senator, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Protect Michigan’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  Published: April 26, 2025

  Issue:
  Executive Order 14173, issued by the Trump administration, targets and dismantles federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, stripping vital protections against workplace discrimination and inclusion efforts nationwide.

  What’s at Risk:
  This order puts millions at risk by eliminating federal guidelines that protect marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities. In Michigan, it could impact inclusive hiring, student support services, and anti-discrimination protections for public employees.

  Action:
  Tell your Michigan lawmakers to speak out against Executive Order 14173 and fight to preserve DEI protections in Michigan. Demand state-level safeguards that reinforce equitable opportunity and inclusive policy, regardless of federal rollbacks.

  Who to Send This Letter To:
  Your Michigan State Representative and Michigan State Senator

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Mail This Letter To: (Ferndale, MI)

State Representative Helena Scott (HD-8)
The Honorable Helena Scott
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514

State Senator Mallory McMorrow (SD-8)
The Honorable Mallory McMorrow
Michigan Senate
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536

Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909

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