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We are older and younger people.   We are an intergenerational,  non-profit peace and social justice organization with members in Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and the Counties of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb.  We work on issues which affect people of all ages: universal health care, peace, strengthening Social Security and Medicare, challenging descrimination, education reform, economic justice, fair labor practices and campaign finance reform.  Join us!
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Randy Block       248-549-5170

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Ethel Schwartz Will Be Missed!

Gray Panthers and the greater activist community mourns the loss of a dear activist and friend, Ethel Schwartz.  She passed away on May 8, 2012

As prominent leader in our Metro Detroit network, Ethel played a vital role both locally and to the entire national organization. For decades, she was dedicated to labor and civil rights movements. Recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit for their 34th Anniversary celebration, Ethel epitomized what it meant to be true Gray Panther who committed her life to fighting for justice and peace. Her activism, spirit and fight has contributed to our organization for many years and she will be deeply missed.

Here's a LINK to a Gray Panthers tribute to Ethel.  See other articles:

Detroit Free Press:
www.freep.com/article/20120512/NEWS08/205120384/Ethel-Schwartz-Longtime-activist-for-workers-rights-fought-for-justice

Detroit News: www.detroitnews.com/article/20120512/OBITUARIES/205120335/Activist-pushed-social-justice

Detroit Metro Times: http://metrotimes.com/news/walking-on-1.1315731

Ethel's family has invited memorial contributions to:
Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit.  Mail checks to Flo Smith, 2411 Roselawn, Walled Lake, MI 48390
ACTION: The outrageous Rep. Paul Ryan Budget 
(introduced on 3/20/12)

Slashes safety net, privatizes Medicare, block grants Medicaid, cuts taxes for wealthy & corporations. More military spending.
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Democracy Under Assault in Michigan Legislature!
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IMMIGRATION REFORM: A Call to Action







David Koelsch, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration Law Clinic and the Asylum Law Clinic, University of Detroit
10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012
Royal Oak Community Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
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