Rainbow PUSH Detroit Obama-Romney Debate Watch Fight Night

This article was written about the Rainbow PUSH Michigan's August crusade. RPC-Michigan is gearing up for debate watch between President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Here are Facebook event details and here's the website.  The Rainbow PUSH Coalition (RPC) is a grassroots collective action group that was formed by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson in 1996. Rainbow PUSH refers to itself as a "multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive, international membership organization," and the goal is to work non-violently for social justice. Rainbow PUSH Michigan staged a protest march called "Crusade for America Parent and Youth March" downtown Detroit on Saturday, August 25. Here are some of the goals of this effort and why Detroit is a particularly important staging ground.Rainbow PUSH 'Crusade for America' Marches on Detroit 

Ways parents turn kids off and on to politics

During an election or campaign season, many parents get involved in political activities. They put up yard signs, join online discussions, attend meetings and rallies, and talk up their favorite candidates and issues. All this politicking can be irritating and disruptive to family life. The phone rings with automated messages from candidates and their supporters. Candidates debate on television. Everywhere you go, it seems to be politics. Here are some mistakes parents make with campaign activism, plus tips to educate kids about politics without turning them off. Ways parents turn kids off and on to politics 

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