The Michigan Independent

November/December 2009
Ridge-walkin' and Mountain-lookin'
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
The Appalachian Mountains are home to more species of trees than all of Europe combined, we were told by local activists sitting in a tent in West Virginia’s Coal River Valley. Looking around at the spectacular autumn display covering the seemingly endless mountain terrain, it was not difficult to believe. A dozen passionate Michigan residents, both students and environmental activists, made the trip from Michigan to attend the Mountain Justice Fall Summit in West Virginia over fall break.
Calendar: November/December
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Police brutality event 1
Thursday, January 21st, 2010

The MSA Peace and Justice Commission (along with the Minority Affairs Commission and the NAACP) hosted an event entitled “Police Brutality: Contemporary Issues” on Nov. 19 in the Ambatana Lounge of South Quad. Former Black Panther Cleo Stevens discussed “the past, present and future of police brutality.” The event also presented students with information on how to deal with police encounters.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

On Monday Oct. 12, 50 Ann Arbor area immigration reform advocates embarked on an eight-hour road trip to rally in support of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in Washington, DC. Upon arrival the following morning, the four caravans of University of Michigan students and community members joined 10,000 other ‘dreamers’ to rally on the Mall.

The DREAM Act, most recently introduced to congress in June 2009, ensures that undocumented citizens who meet specified criteria can apply for permanent residency in the United States.

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