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Reading Rally
by Melissa Kornoelje (mkornoelje)
Submitted 04-08-2013 under
Reading is important for the whole family! Come get geared up for the Summer Reading Challenge! There will be a musical performance from WaZoBia, local speakers, crafts, contests, snacks, prizes, and a book giveaway. Free and open to the...Rally for the Middle Class at Congressman Justin Amash's Office
by Jennifer Kinne (jennykinne)
Submitted 12-12-2012 under
The Action campaign is currently working in Grand Rapids with a variety of organizations to put public pressure on Congressmen Amash, as well as the entire Michigan delegation, to make sure they let the Bush Tax Cuts expire for the top 2%, or...
War on women rally attendees, organizers, performers discuss motivations, involvement
by Nancy Finney (nancyfinney)
Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS
On May 24 nearly 400 people gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids to unite for the “War on Women” rally. This event was held in collaboration with local organizations that seek equality for people in the West...
Senseless killing of Trayvon Martin resonates in Grand Rapids
by Ryan McCarthy (RyGuySpeaksTheTruth)
Submitted 04-04-2012 under OPINION
There is a law in Florida and nine others states called "Stand Your Ground." It reads: "a person is justified in the use of deadly force and does not have a duty to retreat if: (1) He or she reasonably believes that such...
A Success: Grand Rapids Walk For Choice 2011
Submitted 02-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
A great group of people came out today to participate in the Grand Rapids Walk for Choice. Beginning at Veteran’s Park at noon, the group walked in a route that took them past the Planned Parenthood health center on Cherry Street, as well as the...Grand Rapids Walk For Choice 2011
Submitted 02-25-2011 under
"Walk for Choice will be an international demonstration of outrage over the GOP’s recent attacks on people’s rights to abortion and basic medical care.The “Protect Life Act” (HR3) in Congress seeks to limit federally funded abortions. In the past,...
Google is Good for Grand Rapids & Grand Rapids is Good for Google
by Suzanna LaCroix (Suzanna LaCroix)
Submitted 03-22-2010 under NEWS
Families, business people, college students, politicians, unemployed workers, company owners, educators and high school students came out Friday, March 19 to Calder Plaza to support the nomination of Grand Rapids as a test city for Google Fiber....
