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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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Under Dem Leadership, Michigan Economy Growing Faster Than Expected

January 7, 2025
Under Dem-controlled legislature, Michigan will see larger year-end surpluses than previously estimated LANSING - Earlier today, Gongwer reported that the Senate Fiscal Agency (SFA) just released… Read More

Statement: Michigan Dems Remember 2020 Insurrection as House Dems Certify 2024 Election

January 6, 2025
Four years after a mob stormed the Capitol, House Democrats came together to certify the election results and ensure the peaceful transfer of power LANSING - On January 6, 2025, Congress fulfilled… Read More

ICYMI: Michigan Democrats Increase Unemployment Benefits, Deliver for Working Michiganders

December 31, 2024
While House Republicans stage party tantrums, Michigan Dems are still laser-focused on delivering LANSING - In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer signed expanded unemployment benefits into law… Read More

Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist Statements on Passing of President Carter

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
December 29, 2024
LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statements on the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. "President Carter was a good man… Read More

Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Putting More Money into Michiganders' Pockets, Extending Unemployment Benefits for Thousands of Michiganders

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
December 23, 2024
Additional legislation supports apprenticeship training programs and telephone companies in Michigan LANSING, MI - On December 23, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six commonsense bills… Read More