JFASD Michigan Initiative
Michigan JFASD has been at the heart of many successful mission-centered
efforts including:
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Enshrining getting reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution
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Banning child marriage
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Ending partisan gerrymandering
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Getting out the vote by reaching over one million voters
Michigan JFASD continues to protect democracy by focusing on voting issues:
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We educate and mobilize voters while also fighting against voter suppression.
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We work in coalition with many other faith-based and secular progressiveorganizations.
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We work closely with legislators in the fight to protect the separation of religionand government.
To get involved with Michigan JFASD, please contact Michigan Director, Nomi Joyrich
nomi@jfasd.org
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