PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 20 Michigan towns with unconstitutional public comment policies that could cost them * National free speech group FIRE flags 20 cities and towns that restrict citizens' First Amendment rights * Another city -- Eastpointe, MI -- learned the hard way that censorship doesn't pay, ponying up $83K after violating four citizens' rights at a city council meeting DE more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 6 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * AHRC: The Arab Israeli Conflict is Not a Real Estate Dispute and Gaza is Not for Sale The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) reaffirms strongly that the occupied Gaza Strip is Palestinian land, owned by its Indigenous people the Palestinians. President Trump's remarks about owning Gaza and displacing the already displaced Palestinians is out of touch with reality. Trump's misguided r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Ethnic Intimidation Charge for St. Clair Shores Man for Alleged Death Threats Targeting CAIR-MI Office, Executive Director The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) a local chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of Paul Naiman, a resident of St. Clair Sh more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Attorneys defend Valerie Kloosterman's right to exercise her faith in the workplace following unlawful termination from Michigan hospital. * * * Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral argument in the case of Valerie Kloosterman, a longtime physician assistant who was fired from her job due to her religious beliefs. Kloosterman is seeking to be reinstate more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Investments Needed to Protect Michiganders from High Energy & Water Utility Bills February 4, 2025 LANSING, MI - Gov. Whitmer's annual budget presentation is scheduled for tomorrow, February 5, and is expected to include some upcoming investments available for Michigan households. NRDC released the following statements in support of investments to make utilities more affordable in Michigan: " more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * NRC issues Palisades' draft environmental review, seeks public comment The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan's Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025. NRC staff conducted the review after Holtec announced last year more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The W.K. Kellogg Foundation issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Unforgettable moments from National Day of Racial Healing on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' The W.K. Kellogg Foundation partnered with "The Jennifer Hudson Show" to host a special broadcast episode dedicated to the National Day of Racial Healing and the importance of coming together. On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, the show created space for people to share their personal and collective expe more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Universal Licensing Reciprocity Would Boost Michigan's Workforce and Economy MIDLAND, Mich. -- A new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy highlights a reform that would boost economic growth and workforce expansion in Michigan. The policy brief " Work Without Walls: The Benefits of Universal Licensing Reciprocity for Michigan " s more PR