Jeff Smith Griid is a journalist focused on local news and activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He writes for THE DAVID AND CAROL VAN ANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION, covering a range of topics including social justice, political actions, and local events. Jeff is dedicated to shedding light on issues impacting the community and advocating for justice and equality.
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By: Jeff Smith Griid
Two days after I reported that Rep. Hillary Scholten voted with the Republicans to pass an anti-immigration bill, both Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin also vote with Republicans on the same trumpian anti-immigration bill.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
If you are interested in wanting to understand what the Prison Industrial Complex is and how it functions in Kent County, then this class is for you.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
The Trump Administration is calling for mass deportations once he occupies the White House again after January 20th. The time is now for all of us who care about solidarity and collective liberation to not sit on the sidelines or think complaining about Trump on social media will do a damn thing.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
Several local news agencies reported that Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is being challenged over who is benefiting from scholarships.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
On Thursday, January 16th, Rep. Hillary Scholten made a couple of posts on her Facebook page that were both instructive and infuriating, especially if you honestly care about justice and truth.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
The weather advisories were bleak, with warnings of sub-zero temperatures that caused closures and cancellations throughout West Michigan. However, even the frigid cold did not prevent Movimiento Cosecha from organizing a march on the day of the Presidential Inauguration in D.C.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
As of this posting, the Action Alert from GR Rapid Response to ICE, already has 9,430 letters that were sent to Grand Rapids City officials.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
Since the 2024 elections, when the Democrats lost control of the State House and nearly lost control of the State Senate, there have been some changes in State government leadership.
By: Jeff Smith Griid
Last week, I noted that Rep. Hillary Scholten’s rhetoric on US immigration policy was different than her voting record. One clear example earlier this month is when Rep. Scholten voted with the Republicans to pass the Laken Riley Act, which is an awful policy that will further criminalize immigrants.
By: Grps Board, Jeff Smith Griid
During the Grand Rapids Public School Board meeting last night, there were 31 people who spoke during public comment period to ask, encourage and demand that the GRPS adopt a sanctuary policy for the district.
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