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Angel McKissic and Peter Hammer lay out an action plan Detroit and other cities can take to prevent federal attacks on democracy https://www.metrotimes.com/topic/views-and-opinions/who-will-defend-detroit/
Who will defend Detroit? - Detroit Metro Times
The threat is here Since deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., the federal government has mobilized to deploy more troops to Chicago, Portland, and Memphis. While the administration claims these deployments are about controlling crime, history and context tell a different story. This is not a public safety strategy — it’s a political maneuver […]
www.metrotimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Angel McKissic and Peter Hammer lay out an action plan Detroit and other cities can take to prevent federal attacks on democracy https://www.metrotimes.com/topic/views-and-opinions/who-will-defend-detroit/
This is such a better response than criminalizing addiction https://concentratemedia.com/harm-reduction-efforts-seek-to-reduce-high-overdose-rates-in-ypsi/
Harm reduction efforts seek to reduce high overdose rates in Ypsi – Concentrate
Organizations are deploying harm reduction efforts to combat substance use disorder in Ypsilanti, where many of Washtenaw County's overdoses are concentrated.
concentratemedia.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is such a better response than criminalizing addiction https://concentratemedia.com/harm-reduction-efforts-seek-to-reduce-high-overdose-rates-in-ypsi/
$2.4M in profit for the city by extracting money, mostly from the poorest residents. Shame! https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/well-end-profit-motivated-policing-new-proposal-seeks-to-change-the-way-michigan-courts-are-funded.html
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
$2.4M in profit for the city by extracting money, mostly from the poorest residents. Shame! https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/well-end-profit-motivated-policing-new-proposal-seeks-to-change-the-way-michigan-courts-are-funded.html
👏👏👏Yes, don't charge people court fines and fees if they're too poor to pay them. Creating desperation makes communities less safe, not more https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/06/michigan-commission-recommends-new-court-funding-strategies/87085635007/
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
👏👏👏Yes, don't charge people court fines and fees if they're too poor to pay them. Creating desperation makes communities less safe, not more https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/06/michigan-commission-recommends-new-court-funding-strategies/87085635007/
These abusive enforcement techniques undermine public safety for everyone!
In one case, the wife of a man who had been murdered did not want to come to court to testify for fear of being arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her fear of arrest “makes it more likely that her husband’s murderers will go free and justice will be denied,” wrote Jose Villarreal.
Trump Says Federal Deployments Make Cities Safer. Local Officials Disagree.
In Chicago, Memphis and elsewhere, residents allege a surge of federal agents and military troops is making it harder to police and prosecute crime.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
These abusive enforcement techniques undermine public safety for everyone!
Troops aren't needed in Detroit. The local approach to comprehensive public safety focusing on community violence intervention and grassroots uplift is paying off to bring crime to record lows
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
Michigan National Guard chief: No troops needed in Detroit
The Trump administration has previously offered to send troops to Detroit, with Vice President JD Vance saying the city has "serious crime problems."
www.mlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Troops aren't needed in Detroit. The local approach to comprehensive public safety focusing on community violence intervention and grassroots uplift is paying off to bring crime to record lows
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
Congrats to Darryl Young, more proof that investing in community and opportunity is the best path to public safety! https://michiganchronicle.com/a-detroit-man-turned-his-second-chance-into-a-bustling-west-side-diner/
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Congrats to Darryl Young, more proof that investing in community and opportunity is the best path to public safety! https://michiganchronicle.com/a-detroit-man-turned-his-second-chance-into-a-bustling-west-side-diner/
The Restorative Justice summit was amazing, thank you Dispute Resolution Center for hosting! https://concentratemedia.com/michigans-first-statewide-restorative-justice-summit-debuts-in-ypsi/
Michigan's first statewide restorative justice summit debuts in Ypsi – Concentrate
More than 200 people attended the first statewide Michigan Restorative Justice Summit Oct. 30-31 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
concentratemedia.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Restorative Justice summit was amazing, thank you Dispute Resolution Center for hosting! https://concentratemedia.com/michigans-first-statewide-restorative-justice-summit-debuts-in-ypsi/
I know this is wonky, but it's important. It's too hard to get solid info about what's going on w/ the jails. #accountability https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/news/cbhj-and-partners-innovate-data-systems-to-identify-behavioral-health-needs-in-jails-across-michigan-67462
CBHJ and partners innovate data systems to identify behavioral health needs in jails across Michigan
behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I know this is wonky, but it's important. It's too hard to get solid info about what's going on w/ the jails. #accountability https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/news/cbhj-and-partners-innovate-data-systems-to-identify-behavioral-health-needs-in-jails-across-michigan-67462
Join the Detroit Justice Center on Nov 12, 4-6pm for a free screening of Autumn, a short-film that explores the impact of incarceration on children & why keeping families connected matters.
Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join the Detroit Justice Center on Nov 12, 4-6pm for a free screening of Autumn, a short-film that explores the impact of incarceration on children & why keeping families connected matters.
Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
Great story about the Organization of Exonerees gala last week https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/from-a-life-sentence-to-a-life-of-purpose/
From a life sentence to a life of purpose - Detroit Metro Times
This is the second installment in “Exploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,” a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial system’s rate of wrongful conviction. Presented by the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, the investigation is supported by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to prison an innocent man. Kenneth […]
www.metrotimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Great story about the Organization of Exonerees gala last week https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/from-a-life-sentence-to-a-life-of-purpose/
We are hearing rumors of a brutal federal crime bill to be proposed next year. We hope Sen. Slotkin realizes the crime bill is part of the same playbook and stands up against it.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are hearing rumors of a brutal federal crime bill to be proposed next year. We hope Sen. Slotkin realizes the crime bill is part of the same playbook and stands up against it.
I wish this didn't feel like the exception to the rule https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/10/27/detroit-cop-violated-policy-during-a-traffic-stop-chief-says/86933765007/
October 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I wish this didn't feel like the exception to the rule https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/10/27/detroit-cop-violated-policy-during-a-traffic-stop-chief-says/86933765007/
What will it take for MDOC & lawmakers to finally fix this? 😡https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2025/10/michigan-inmate-jumps-from-upper-gallery-at-prison-near-jackson.html
Michigan inmate jumps from upper gallery at prison near Jackson
The inmate survived the fall at Parnall Correctional Facility and is being treated at a local hospital, following similar incidents in recent years.
www.mlive.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What will it take for MDOC & lawmakers to finally fix this? 😡https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2025/10/michigan-inmate-jumps-from-upper-gallery-at-prison-near-jackson.html
Turns out deploying Guard forces not trained for police work didn't reduce crime. But we know what does: community violence intervention, economic opportunity, youth job programs, investments in neighborhoods. Link in comments
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Turns out deploying Guard forces not trained for police work didn't reduce crime. But we know what does: community violence intervention, economic opportunity, youth job programs, investments in neighborhoods. Link in comments
It was shocking to Buckley's attorney. Is it shocking to you? https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/23/shocking-michigan-prison-video-demetrius-buckley-handcuffed-chemical-spray/86179222007/
October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It was shocking to Buckley's attorney. Is it shocking to you? https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/23/shocking-michigan-prison-video-demetrius-buckley-handcuffed-chemical-spray/86179222007/
Solitary confinement doesn't help people learn positive behaviors, it only increases trauma. https://www.michigandaily.com/news/ann-arbor/journey-to-justice-bus-tour-stops-in-ann-arbor-as-part-of-cross-country-campaign-to-end-solitary-confinement/
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Solitary confinement doesn't help people learn positive behaviors, it only increases trauma. https://www.michigandaily.com/news/ann-arbor/journey-to-justice-bus-tour-stops-in-ann-arbor-as-part-of-cross-country-campaign-to-end-solitary-confinement/
Thank you for WEMU for shining a light on the great work of A Brighter Way!
https://www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-united/2025-10-20/washtenaw-united-finding-a-brighter-way-after-release-from-prison
https://www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-united/2025-10-20/washtenaw-united-finding-a-brighter-way-after-release-from-prison
Washtenaw United: Finding 'A Brighter Way' after release from prison
No matter who you are or where you come from, building a happy, successful life and career will present its fair share of challenges. Now imagine taking on that task having just been released from prison. It can be daunting and overwhelming. A Brighter Way is an Ypsilanti-based non-profit that provides support and mentorship to returning members of our community. Organization deputy director LaQuan Hill joined WEMU's David Fair to share his story of imprisonment, release and working the path to a better future. Now, he's dedicated to passing along the lessons he’s learned to others in search of "A Brighter Way".
www.wemu.org
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thank you for WEMU for shining a light on the great work of A Brighter Way!
https://www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-united/2025-10-20/washtenaw-united-finding-a-brighter-way-after-release-from-prison
https://www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-united/2025-10-20/washtenaw-united-finding-a-brighter-way-after-release-from-prison
These recommended responses to the rise of female arrests are sound policy across the board. Everybody benefits when we find solutions for the most vulnerable. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/19/crime-arrests-accelerate-for-women-in-us-michigan/86561234007/
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
These recommended responses to the rise of female arrests are sound policy across the board. Everybody benefits when we find solutions for the most vulnerable. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/19/crime-arrests-accelerate-for-women-in-us-michigan/86561234007/
Not a good look, but the real scandal is how these registries have not been shown to prevent crime. In fact, some studies show they _increase_ risk. https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-10-16/audit-finds-flaws-in-state-police-oversight-of-sex-offender-registry
Audit finds flaws in State Police oversight of sex offender registry
Auditor General report on Michigan State Police handling of sex offender registries finds shortcomings.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Not a good look, but the real scandal is how these registries have not been shown to prevent crime. In fact, some studies show they _increase_ risk. https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-10-16/audit-finds-flaws-in-state-police-oversight-of-sex-offender-registry
Remember: There's no evidence that long prison sentences deter crime. https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/10/michigan-senate-bills-would-cut-maximum-prison-time-for-some-drug-dealers.html
Michigan Senate bills would cut maximum prison time for some drug dealers
The Michigan bills would maintain current penalties for heroin and fentanyl trafficking.
www.mlive.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Remember: There's no evidence that long prison sentences deter crime. https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/10/michigan-senate-bills-would-cut-maximum-prison-time-for-some-drug-dealers.html
Every wrongful conviction not only steals years from an innocent person , it also means lack of accountability for the person truly at fault. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/families-and-exonerees-rally-against-detroit-detective-tied-to-coerced-confessions-and-false-convictions/
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Every wrongful conviction not only steals years from an innocent person , it also means lack of accountability for the person truly at fault. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/families-and-exonerees-rally-against-detroit-detective-tied-to-coerced-confessions-and-false-convictions/
Check out the journey to justice bus tour at the no kings protest in Ann Arbor today, maybe Ypsilanti as well!
October 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Check out the journey to justice bus tour at the no kings protest in Ann Arbor today, maybe Ypsilanti as well!
It was a powerful exhibit! Be sure to catch it if it comes through MI again. Thank you Citizens for Prison Reform! https://www.wlns.com/news/journey-to-justice-tour-highlights-harm-of-solitary-confinement/
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It was a powerful exhibit! Be sure to catch it if it comes through MI again. Thank you Citizens for Prison Reform! https://www.wlns.com/news/journey-to-justice-tour-highlights-harm-of-solitary-confinement/
Yes, we have to do something, but the something should be helpful, not hurtful 😡
https://theconversation.com/detroit-parents-face-fines-if-their-children-break-curfew-research-shows-the-policy-could-do-more-harm-than-good-264175
https://theconversation.com/detroit-parents-face-fines-if-their-children-break-curfew-research-shows-the-policy-could-do-more-harm-than-good-264175
October 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Yes, we have to do something, but the something should be helpful, not hurtful 😡
https://theconversation.com/detroit-parents-face-fines-if-their-children-break-curfew-research-shows-the-policy-could-do-more-harm-than-good-264175
https://theconversation.com/detroit-parents-face-fines-if-their-children-break-curfew-research-shows-the-policy-could-do-more-harm-than-good-264175