The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (Proposal 2)
The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI), also called Proposal 2, was a ballot initiative that passed on November 7, 2006. The proposal became law on December 22, 2006.
Proposal 2 bans "the use of affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment" in state contracting, employment, and higher education.
More About Proposal 2
- Michigan Releases New Guidance for Compliance with Proposal 2 - 3/14/07
- 'One Michigan' at the Crossroads: An Assessment of the Impact of Proposal 06-02 (pdf) - Michigan Civil Rights Commission - 3/7/07
- Regarding the Use of Fraud and Deception in the Collection of Signatures for the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative Ballot Petition (pdf) - Michigan Civil Rights Commission - 6/7/06
- The Potential Impact of the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative on Employment, Education and Contracting (pdf) - Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan - 6/5/06
- The Gender Impact of the Proposed Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (pdf) - Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan - 4/1/06
Fact Sheets
- Michigan Women and Equal Opportunity - 10/10/05
- Consequences of Ward Connerly's Anti-Equal Opportunity Initiatives - 10/10/05
- Women's Equality Day 2005 - 10/10/05
History of the Proposal & Campaign
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Michigan Judge Deals Blow to Ward Connerly - 03/26/04
Press Releases
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Michigan Board of State Canvassers Approves Language for Anti-Affirmative Action Ballot Initiative: Civil Rights Coalition Opposes Misleading Ballot Language - January 20, 2006Court of Appeals Approves Anti-Civil Rights Initiative for 2006 Michigan Ballot - December 21, 2005Halloween Court Ruling Reinforces Connerly's Tricks - October 31, 2005
