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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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Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Alpena and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 4, 2025
Visit follows deployment of National Guard and flurry of executive orders to rush resources to the region LANSING, MI - On April 4, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited two northern… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Declaring Energy Emergency in the Upper Peninsula, Suspends Restrictions to Increase Flow of Fuel and Other Supplies

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 4, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025 night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the Upper Peninsula. Severe ice storms closed the Mackinac Bridge multiple… Read More

Statement: Chair Hertel Celebrates Election Integrity Assessment Amid Republican Attacks on Democracy

April 3, 2025
LANSING -- Earlier on April 3rd, news broke that the Secretary of State’s office completed an audit confirming the security of the 2024 election at the same time that Republicans are pushing to… Read More

ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michiganders of Tax Extension Available to People Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 3, 2025
Individuals, Businesses can Focus on Recovery and Not Tax Deadlines LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a reminder that individuals and businesses across twelve… Read More

Governor Whitmer Visits Otsego, Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 3, 2025
Visit follows deployment of National Guard and flurry of executive orders to rush resources to the region LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited three northern Michigan… Read More
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