Community Resource

You Deserve a Home! Applicant Screening Reports and Rights

December 18, 2024

Nation Outside believes that a person’s conviction history should never be a barrier to securing housing. This Zine for the members of Nation Outside describes what tenant screening tools are, why they are concerning, and the rights of those who are...

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How Tenant Screening Tools Impact the Formerly Incarcerated

November 4, 2024

Farah Pitcher

Nation Outside believes that a person’s conviction history should never be a barrier to securing housing. While several cities have implemented Fair Chance Housing policies, Nation Outside advocates for a comprehensive statewide initiative that...

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Community Resource

Where Harris and Trump Stand on Science and Technology Policy Issues

October 14, 2024

Farah Pitcher , Txai Sibley, Xantal Colls-Xatart, Rebecca Coyne, Sabrina Chun Yan Wong, Will Dowdle, Amant Grewal, Riley Kelly, Terry Nguyen, Austin Shannon, Vaidehi Shastri

Across the United States, there are significant efforts to encourage university students to vote. University of Michigan, for example, has created UMICH Votes to increase student voter turnout. These efforts are succeeding—student voting rose from...

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Artificial Intelligence Handbook for Local Government

September 18, 2024

Trevor Odelberg

As the closest form of government to the people, local authorities have the unique opportunity to address real issues that matter on the ground. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools that can improve government efficiency, expand...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hiring Technology and Disability Discrimination

August 28, 2024

Jared Katzman

Do you have a disability? Are you applying for a job? What challenges do people with disabilities face with AI technologies in the hiring process?Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. These AI tools...

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Community Resource

Components of an Accessible & Reliable Transit System

August 26, 2024

STPP community partner Detroit Disability Power’s mission is to ensure the full inclusion of Metro Detroit’s disabled population in transportation, housing, employment, and many other areas of life. The 19.4% of Detroiters in the disability...

Community Resource

Air Quality 101

August 7, 2024

The eastside of Detroit is over-burdened with air pollution and residents are organizing for cleaner air. Through Project HEARD (Health Equity via Advocacy for Resources in Detroit), Eastside Community Network and STPP are working toward policies to...

Environmental justice artwork with group of people facing tsunami waves. The text reads: "Environmental justice is our cry of defiance against the onslaught of oppressive toxins and toxic oppressions that threaten to submerge our homes."