Election Confusion and DEI Controversy: What's Happening in Michigan?
Keeping it Real: Sunday October 27, 2024
On this episode of the Keeping it Real Show, I discuss a Michigan woman who received voter registration mail for her mother, who passed away in 2015. Plus, I speak with a parent running for the school board over concerns about a district's plan to implement a DEI curriculum
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Michigan Woman Receives Voter Registration Mail for Deceased Mother, Sparking Concerns Over Voter Roll Accuracy
A Michigan woman recently shared her story about receiving mail urging her deceased mother to register to vote, raising concerns about the accuracy of voter rolls in the state. The woman's mother passed away in 2015, but a voter registration solicitation arrived in 2024, sparking confusion. Initially, the woman believed the letter came from Michigan's Secretary of State, but a closer look revealed it was from an organization based in Virginia, likely a nonprofit involved in voter outreach.
Despite this, the woman is troubled that her mother, who has been deceased for nearly a decade, remains on mailing lists used for voter registration. She expressed frustration with Michigan's election system, calling for the cleanup of voter rolls to prevent such incidents in the future. The issue, she argues, isn't political but about restoring trust in election integrity.
This situation highlights ongoing discussions about the management of voter data and the role of outside organizations in voter registration efforts. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has previously stated that voter fraud is rare, but cases like this one stir public suspicion and raise questions about the thoroughness of the voter roll cleanup process. The woman hopes that bringing this to light will encourage more diligent updates to voter records, ensuring that trust in the system is restored.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT COULD BE FORCING DEI CURRICULUM ON STUDENTS
In Hartland, Michigan, discussions around school transparency are heating up as Jeff Scott, a local parent, announced his run for the school board. Scott, a father of three, says his interest in school governance grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when he became concerned about the lack of transparency from school officials.
Scott highlighted a significant incident from 2021, where a Hartland student reported racial harassment. This led to an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), resulting in recommendations for the school district, including the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee. Scott criticized the superintendent for signing an agreement with the DOJ without public or board input, stating it bypassed community involvement.
Now, a new 13-page agreement with the DOJ and the Great Lakes Equity Center has extended DEI initiatives, sparking debate over the school’s priorities and use of taxpayer funds. Scott and other concerned parents argue that these programs are divisive and believe schools should focus on academics rather than social issues. Scott calls for greater transparency and parental involvement in the district's decisions, encouraging parents to opt out of DEI-related training if it conflicts with their values.
The school board election could become a battleground for these issues as parents and community members engage in the ongoing debate over transparency and educational priorities.
Hi Dave, wanted to reach out about an upcoming Mt Pleasant school board meeting where they are voting to remove policy that prevents teachers from referring students for abortions. It appears that if policy is removed the parent would not have to be notified if their child is referred for an abortion. It is policy 4209, you can see discussion on this starting at 1hr:42min during the Oct 21 meeting. https://youtu.be/pi_3ot1e7bU?feature=shared
Correction, they already voted to remove the policy. From a communication I received, "On October 21, 2024, without community input or legal guidance, the board (with 5-1 vote) eliminated a crucial policy that previously prohibited staff from referring students for abortions. This change means that staff can now refer students for abortions without parental notification, administrative oversight, or appropriate counseling."
Good point Dave, about the lack of cleaning up the voter rolls causing conspiracy theories. We just want to trust them to have fair elections, no matter the party. If the c-vid scam exposed anything, it's that we can't trust anything.