Current Status: New Voices legislation has not yet been introduced in Michigan in 2023. Michigan has a two-year legislative session, and a bill can be introduced at any time; students are working hard on this effort. For more information on how to get involved, visit New Voices Michigan’s website.
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Get involved
- Connect with New Voices Michigan on their website or by emailing newvoicesofmichigan@gmail.com.
- Contact your state legislators to let them know why this student press freedom is important to you. Find out who your legislators are here. Not sure what to say? Check out our phone script and letter-writing tips here.
- Refine your thoughts with talking points, a printable flyer and other resources here.
- Enlist your friends in Michigan to raise their voices in support of New Voices. Share this printable flyer, or talk about New Voices on social media.
- If you are a student or adviser who was censored, intimidated or retaliated against, contact SPLC’s legal hotline.
Why Michigan needs New Voices
- Students at Groves High School combat misinformation and learn news literacy (January 24, 2022) WXYZ Detroit
Endorsements
You can see the list of national endorsers at the bottom of this page.