Detroit Action is a membership based organization that fights for economic and social justice for working class Detroiters. A little union for the hood.

Joined January 2016
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🚨 BREAKING: Today, we unveiled a groundbreaking report exposing the City of Detroit's concerning allocation of resources, especially concerning tax incentives and development projects. detroitaction.org/wp-content…

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Detroit Action for a New Economy retweeted
It's us vs the corporations and we got Batman on our side! Find & Sign the #MoneyOutOfPolitics petition or request a petition by mail: MopUpMichigan.org/SignHere Jump in and help MMOP get on the November ballot MopUpMichigan.org/Volunteer #MopUpMichigan
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U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduced a resolution recognizing and protecting Black museums and cultural institutions, calling them essential to preserving Black history, truth, and democracy. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/02/26/rep-a…
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“People feel slighted because promises that were made have not been fulfilled. The expectation is that the desire won’t even be addressed. We don’t foresee this governor doing the big thing.” Remarks from our Political Director James Johnson on Whitmer’s last State of The State Address.
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Congratulations to Victoria Camille for winning her seat as the Detroit Police Commissioner for District 7. @ A mother, gardener, & community advocate who is committed to making Detroit safe for ALL, we are eager to work alongside her in this new position as she prioritizes community voices, holds the DPD accountable, champions transparency and supports alternative safety solutions that work! Miss Camille is in a real position to change the health of our communities and we are honored to celebrate her and what this win can truly mean for Detroit. Join us as we celebrate this win and continue our fight for an economy and future that works for us ALL! We look forward to working closely with you Miss Camille in 2026 & beyond! #detroitaction #victoriacamille #district7 #detroitpolicecommissioner #accountability #transparency #community #care #abolition #communitycentered #dpd #detroiter #advocate #champion #changemakers
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We've been busy across the state and the people of Michigan agree - we need utility and big corporate contractor money OUT of Michigan politics! Join the team and help take our democracy back - sign up today at MopUpMichigan.org! #MopUpMichigan #MichiganForTheMany
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The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow 'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that' whatimreading.net/p/snap-ben…
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Chantel being powerful, authentic, and a mom reminds us all that she organizes for children—raising giants who are now 14 and 4. She organizes to show them that Detroit is a City of Hope, that they can build power and be in a community of care. YES! YES! YES! Why do you organize? Why do you organize? Let us know in the comments below ⤵️ #detroitaction #organizing #buildingpower #cityofhope #powerbuilding #community #care #children #future #hope #promise #detroit
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Sell it to us. We’ll buy it for market price and then cancel it.
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Trump Administration Considers Selling Federal Student Loan Debt To Private Market, Report Says go.forbes.com/Anq6t3
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Detroit Action for a New Economy retweeted
✨ Big news! ✨ We’re officially opening the doors to our new Mothering Justice Movement Home, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration! 🎉 RSVP at motheringjustice.org/events #CommunityPower
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Ruth Ellis was an LGBT icon who lived from 1899 to 2000. No, she wasn’t the oldest living lesbian, but 1 of the oldest surviving openly gay women of her time. Ellis’ home was a haven for homeless Black LGBT people. She provided food, books, and college tuition assistance.
American lesbian activist Ruth Ellis, the oldest living lesbian, dies in Detroit. She was 101.
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📢SAVE THE DATE! Be in community, experience political education, bluemoon radio and live musical performances, art, self care and well-being, food trucks and more with Detroit Action for our annual CARE FEST 2025: Care Creates Change. 🗓️Saturday, October 25th 🕐12pm - 5pm 📍Softball Diamond @ Clark Park (1130 Clark Ave, Detroit, MI 48209) 🖋️RSVP: bit.ly/DACareFest2025 It’s 100% free for all ages, so join us in celebration of Detroit Action’s organizing efforts throughout the year and grounding ourselves in the community pre-election.
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From our #MakeBillionairesPay rally last weekend before the Tigers game. TY Congresswoman @RashidaTlaib for joining us & @PplsAction for song support! Help us get $ out of politics on the MI ballot: volunteer @ MopUpMichigan.org. Because our democracy is NOT for sale!
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We know that when Detroiters vote–WE ARE POWERFUL.  Are you voting early? Absentee? Or in-person the day of?  Let us know! Detroit Action is organizing to ensure our democracy is strong, protected, and we have elected officials that work for us ALL. Visit 👉🏾 detroitaction.org/be-a-voter… 👈🏾 and JOIN US!
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Power belongs to the people - ALWAYS! We’re building an economy that works for all. JOIN US!
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We are taking back our power and fighting for an economy that works for us ALL. Send us a DM today and JOIN US!
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Be in community and fight for a New Economy that works for ALL. Want to join us? Send us a DM today!
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If our votes didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying so hard to suppress them! #Vote for the justice our communities are OWED & JOIN US!! Get started and make a plan today by visiting detroitaction.org/be-a-voter
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“Energy affordability is a major issue in MI. It’s not going away—it’s only getting worse,” said Scott Holiday, ED of Detroit Action. “The missing component is a Ratepayer Bill of Rights that forces our legislature Governor to step up & do their jobs.” thecentersquare.com/michigan…
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