The month of June liberates students from high school academics in a solemn commencement march to strains of British composer Edward Elgar’s Pomp and …
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Dedria Humphries Barker
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6/1/23
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In January, Democrats secured full control of Michigan government for the first time in four decades. They have not wasted any time. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law strengthening gun …
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5/18/23
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As if Michigan’s Republican Party didn’t have enough problems, political consultant Jeff Timmer and like-minded moderates nationwide are on the verge of extending the party’s …
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Kyle Melinn
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5/18/23
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You’re either digging a gravel pit or you’re not. If you don’t see a lot of middle ground on the issue, don’t tell Rep. Tyrone Carter. The Detroit Democrat …
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Kyle Melinn
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5/11/23
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The most popular criticism of President Biden is that he is too old to lead a country where it is often illegal to ask the age of an individual who is applying for a job. You can swim in the …
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5/4/23
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As mid-Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin grooves a path toward the Democrats’ U.S. Senate nomination next year, it’s only natural to scratch your head and wonder, “Whom do the …
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Kyle Melinn
Capital News Service | 5/4/23 |
East Lansing seems to be mired in a crisis of identity. On one hand, the community aspires to be an inclusive and welcoming city that values diverse people, thought and cultures. On the other hand, a …
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4/27/23
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As the Democratic-controlled Legislature puts the final touches on Michigan’s soon-to-be new “red flag” law, the natural question for those sick and tired of the country’s …
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4/20/23
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Five times the United States has elected a president and vice president with a minority of the national popular vote, the latest being Donald Trump and Mike Pence in 2016. That’s because of our …
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Staff
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4/13/23
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“People deserve a second chance” was the refrain sung at a Tuesday event celebrating a new state policy that erases old criminal records from public view after seven to 10 years.
Under …
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Kyle Melinn
Capital News Service | 4/13/23 |