Detroit Action for a New Economy

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

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

🚨 BREAKING: Today, we unveiled a groundbreaking report exposing the City of Detroit's concerning allocation of resources, especially concerning tax incentives and development projects. https://t.co/9n600RcT7k

[theGrio.com @theGrio]

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

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[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

Read the full article for FREE here! https://t.co/5S5Q8nzcUH

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

“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.

[Detroit Metro Times @metrotimes]

Fed up with the silence, elected officials and civil rights groups are demanding oversight, accountability, and concrete reforms at the prison, which houses more than 2,000 women. https://t.co/LkLrpkyBlt

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

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

[Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) @MichiganMOP]

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 https://t.co/Od1EiLlSTY!

#MopUpMichigan
#MichiganForTheMany

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

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'

https://t.co/A7oE0eXdgu

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

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

[The Debt Collective 🟥 @StrikeDebt]

Sell it to us. We’ll buy it for market price and then cancel it.

[Mothering Justice @momjustice]

✨ 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 https://t.co/5uRIInd1LA
#CommunityPower

[Ola Ojewumi @Olas_Truth]

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.

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

📢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: https://t.co/dwwxQkNIR0

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.

[Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) @MichiganMOP]

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 @ https://t.co/Od1EiLlSTY.

Because our democracy is NOT for sale!

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

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 👉🏾 https://t.co/pFMDiQycZV 👈🏾 and JOIN US!

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

Power belongs to the people - ALWAYS! We’re building an economy that works for all.

JOIN US!

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

We are taking back our power and fighting for an economy that works for us ALL.

Send us a DM today and JOIN US!

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

Be in community and fight for a New Economy that works for ALL.

Want to join us?

Send us a DM today!

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

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 https://t.co/45HyF1tncN

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

“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.”
https://t.co/NDI83A5xOH

[Detroit Action for a New Economy @Detroit_Action]

📢Today and Always with stand with the working class.

Support picket lines.
Sign petitions.
Vote for candidates endorsed by Detroit Action to give working people the allies needed in the halls of power.

Take a stand and be on the side of those who are fighting to build a fair and just economy for ALL.

#detrionaction #laborday #laborday2025 #detroit #worker #solidarity #workers #justice #unionstrong #workerpower #powerbuilding #community #changemakers