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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Putting More Money into Michiganders' Pockets, Extending Unemployment Benefits for Thousands of Michiganders

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
December 23, 2024
LANSING, MI - On December 23, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Human Trafficking Commission, Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority Board of Directors, and Michigan… Read More

Michigan Dems Wrap Historically Productive Leg Session While Michigan Republicans Abandon Constituents

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
December 19, 2024
LANSING, MI - On December 19, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards, commissions, and task forces: Michigan Civil Service Commission; Worker’s… Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces Record 56,100 Michiganders Enrolled in College Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Program

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
December 19, 2024
Michigan college students benefiting from no- or reduced cost tuition saving over $131.5 million LANSING, MI - On December 19, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 56,100 students… Read More