Now, here’s what we want for our 200th. As Canada marks 150 years, we should consider what can keep this country strong and free for 150 years more Fred Chartrand/CP National Post View July 1, 2017 On Confederation’s 150th anniversary, Canadians have much to be proud of: our unity, prosperity, institutions and strength. These attributes are, […]
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Independence Day: A Navy SEAL’s 4th of July Wish
By Patrick Bisher, July 02, 2017 Patrick Bisher and other SEALs on the set of the latest Transformers movie. (Courtesy of the author) With our nation’s Independence Day upon us, there is a devastating reality out there marring the celebratory reverie typical of this joyous time. Specifically, that we are losing a tragic number of […]
George Will: America’s Always Fast-Unfolding Future
By George F. Will, Washington Post Opinion writer, June 21, 2017 In 1859, when Manhattan still had many farms, near the Battery on the island’s southern tip the Great American Tea Company was launched. It grew, and outgrew its name, becoming in 1870 the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, which in 1912 begat the first A&P Economy Store, a semi-modern grocery […]
PODCAST: Judge Rants from a Vacant Lot/3 Polls Will Surprise You/Legislator Speaks Truth!
Former MI Supreme Court Justice Young starts his U.S. Senate campaign poorly. There are three polls out there—and the results will surprise you. And Ballenger and Denno interview Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Macomb County) about a unicameral legislature and his resolution regarding drug use. Thanks to www.DeadlineDetroit.com for their sponsorship! https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/judge-rants-from-a-vacant-lot3-polls-will-surprise-youlegislator-speaks-truth
Watergate Reporter Bob Woodward Scolds New York Times and Mainstream Media: Be Fair
< Go to Homepage Famed Watergate reporter has choice words for journalists in the mainstream media. by Bob Woodward, Washington Post, June 29, 2017 Legendary Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward criticized the media’s open bias toward President Trump this week following a Tuesday screening of “All The President’s Men” in Washington, D.C., the Daily Caller reports. Famed […]
Republicans Hope U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Undercut Their Successful Redistricting Strategy
by Jonathan Oosting , Detroit News Lansing Bureau, June 28, 2017 Lansing — An analysis pinpointing Michigan as one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation is providing new fuel for groups looking to challenge political boundaries in court or change the process at the ballot box. State House and congressional districts redrawn by […]
State sues Flint over ‘imminent’ public health threat
by Jim Lynch and Leonard N. Fleming, The Detroit News, June 28, 2017 (Photo: Detroit News file) Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality sued Flint officials in federal court on Wednesday, arguing that the City Council has endangered the public health by failing to approve a long-term drinking water source. The state’s lawsuit in U.S. District […]
Flint City Council Stiffs Snyder, Weaver, EPA on Water Deal
STEVE CARMODY / MICHIGAN RADIO June 27, 2017 Flint city council members say they need more information before they can approve the agreement with the Great Lakes Water Authority. The 30-year deal is part of a broader agreement addressing Flint’s water crisis. The council did approve a three month extension of the current contract instead. Flint Mayor […]
WalletHub: Michigan Not Among Most Patriotic States in America
by Richie Bernardo, WalletHub Senior Writer June 27, 2017 Expressions of American patriotism come in many forms — from setting off fireworks during Fourth of July and buying American-made goods to paying taxes and serving in the armed forces. But some states are better than others at showing their national pride. So in order to […]
Michigan Calamity: Who Was Vincent Chen?
Why Vincent Chin Matters By FRANK H. WU, New York Times Op-Ed Contributor ON June 23, 1982, in Detroit, a young man named Vincent Chin died. Four nights earlier, he had been enjoying his bachelor party with friends at a local bar when they were accosted by two white men, who blamed them for the […]