https://griid.org/2026/06/25/when-do-political-endorsements-conflict-with-political-stances-and-policy-positions/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-06-25T19:05:34+00:00When do political endorsements conflict with political stances and policy positions?political endorsements, Abdul El-Sayed, Commissioner LisaKnighthttps://griid.org/2026/06/25/politicians-who-run-for-higher-office-often-show-their-real-colors-when-it-comes-to-critical-issues-of-the-day/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-06-25T13:52:12+00:00Politicians who run for higher office often show their real colors when it comes to critical issues of the day.end ICE holds in Kent County, Katie DeBoer wants to deport all undocumented immigrants, Katie DeBoer and ICEhttps://griid.org/2026/06/24/six-years-ago-this-week-thousands-of-people-were-demanding-that-the-city-reduced-the-grpd-budget-and-almost-won/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-06-24T19:54:55+00:00Six years ago this week thousands of people were demanding that the City reduced the GRPD budget, and almost won!Grand Rapids Police Officers Association, Defund the GRPD, some commissioners supported defunding the GRPD, Shotspotter defeated