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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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Reagan Weeps

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More
“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More
(Soft) Power to The People

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More
Dictator On Day…Whatever

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More
The Age Of Ridiculous Men

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More
January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More
Beware The Broligarchy

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More
President Musk

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
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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May As Jewish American Heritage Month

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 1, 2025
LANSING, MI - On May 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan, honoring the achievements, culture and contributions of Jewish Michiganders… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 1, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Secures Game-Changing New F15-EX Fighter Mission for Selfridge, Protecting Jobs, Military Families, and Michigan's Defense Industry

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 29, 2025
President’s announcement cements years of bipartisan advocacy by state officials, congressional delegation, and local partners to protect Selfridge’s $850 million annual economic impact… Read More

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in St. Clair, Van Buren, Berrien, Macomb, and Ogemaw Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 28, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 28, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road repair projects this week in several counties across the… Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces 543 New Jobs in Wayne, Bay Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 24, 2025
Norplas Industries Inc., dba Magna Exteriors Highland Park, expands in Highland Park, to create 500 jobs HL Mechatronics to purchase two new facilities in Wiliams Township, create 43 new… Read More
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