I'm beginning to think the Republican Clown Car of Candidates is a deliberate campaign strategy that is somehow beyond the…
What I don't understand, however, is why the President, in his comments on Thursday morning, one day after the massacre,…
Ever since the civil unrest occurred in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked by the murder of Michael Brown by a police officer…
Here in Detroit, the worst of what many of us have long suspected about Gov. Snyder's intentions toward our city…
The question I suspect a lot of black folks are asking today in the wake of the recent murder-by-cop of…
I'm having a rather hard time understanding why it is that the City of Baltimore has apparently made the decision…
I suppose I should have felt more outraged or ready to protest or whatever but, quite frankly? Empty. And what…
Seems like every time you turn around these days there's another crazy Republican uncle doing and saying the kind of…
Warren is not running. It is not going to happen, and I think it's time to accept that fact.
Gov. Snyder has no intention of allowing the people of Detroit any say-so when it comes to Detroit Public Schools.
Terrorism is something worth fighting against. President Obama knows this, and has been proving it time and time again throughout…
As Detroit continues its comeback struggle, perpetually seeking to redefine and recreate itself as a more updated community, one of…
In the heated space between two murders, both committed by police officers who were later given a free pass by…
Three days before the holiday where we here in America are expected to feast, rejoice, and give thanks, the parents…
It's past time for the issue of gay marriage to be decided at the national, not just the local, level.…
We can't blame this on Obama. And we can't blame it on Detroit voters not turning out at the polls…
If the person who you elected to represent you only listens to you when you are saying what he wants…
Ever since Gov. Snyder decided last year to save the taxpayers some money by privatizing the food delivery system in…
I think this may be a good time to reflect on a rather potent phrase that the late, great House…
On Thursday evening, September 25, democracy was permitted to return to Detroit when City Council members voted unanimously to restore…
There are those who find themselves surprised that Democratic challenger Mark Schauer now finds himself with a slim lead over…
Yep, I'd say the best way for Republicans to encourage more black folks to vote their way in November is…
Far too many of the images that we have all seen countless times by now of the atrocity that took…
After the keynote by Senator Elizabeth Warren, many NN14 attendees prepared to join the over 1,000 protestors at the Detroit…
Saturday, July 19, Day Three of NN14 began with keynote speeches by Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan Mark Schauer,…
It just goes to show you that sometimes when you fight for what's right, and you fight hard, then good…
If Republicans keep this up, Democrats won't have to work hard to elect Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Obamacare is a winner for Democrats. It's the biggest winner any true Democrat campaigning for office in 2014 could possibly…
How can a couple be both legally married and yet legally denied the benefits that legally married folks are supposed…
No state should have the ability to even present such legislation, and no governor should be given the opportunity to…
Certainly there are those who have admired Sen. Cory Booker from afar who are now somewhat flummoxed at his decision…
Fox News' Megyn Kelly pointed out that not only is Santa Claus white, but that Jesus was too. Apparently, she…
If there was ever a man who had justifiable reason to hate, it was Nelson Mandela. He chose not to…
It's hardly a surprise that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes declared on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2013, that Detroit is eligible…
In case you hadn't already heard, it appears that some of the problems with the Obamacare website aren't exactly due…
If the story of five Colorado counties located on the northern edge of the state that actually voted to secede…
Judging by some of the recent headlines it appears that the big election day story coming out of Detroit is…
Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years for essentially running the city as his own personal piggy bank and playpen.
The Obama administration is making it clear every way they possibly can that they are willing to do whatever they…
If it happens here, it certainly won't end here. The threat to Detroit's democracy is a threat to everyone who…
It's been a few days since Current TV became Al Jazeera news, and so far no reports of an intifada…
Detroit didn't need to pay Gov. Snyder appointed EM Kevyn Orr all this money to file bankruptcy.
But it won't be an angry mob with a rope coming for George Zimmerman. Justice for Trayvon will be coming…
Detroit's democracy is being dismantled brick by brick and the people are being muzzled, perhaps in order to force them…
Next year is the year we cannot afford to lose come November, because if we do then it's hard to…
Being found in possession of even a sliver of conscience and an ounce of common sense is proving to be…
Michigan Gov. Snyder's Education Achievement Authority has been created for the sole purpose of establishing a workable model demonstrating how…
We've tried the 'responsible' approach. Now may be the time to reach back to Detroit's roots and go all-in for…
The problem remains that Detroiters are being ignored and held hostage by their own Governor Snyder, who flagrantly violated their…
Who should we see sitting next to Secretary Duncan, joyfully reading stories to suitably enraptured Detroit school children but Gov.…
The Detroit Public Schools emergency manager has announced his all-too-welcome decision to GTFO and step down in a couple weeks.
Obama's best line was when he suggested that if the Republicans were sincere about their new outreach efforts to attract…
The fact that polls show the vast majority of Americans want stronger gun laws means absolutely nothing to Republicans, because…
The clock is ticking, and Detroit's new Emergency Manager is listening. June 23 is the 50th anniversary of the date…
Rick Snyder's intention all along has been to hijack democracy in Michigan - and Detroit in particular - and now…
According to Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, When in doubt and your opponent appears threatening, spread those cheeks and smile until…
It seems Gov. Rick Snyder is having a bit of difficulty finding anyone who wants the job of becoming the…
Ted Nugent said that if Barack Obama was re-elected and Mitt Romney did not prevail, then he would either be…
Bitter old white male that he is, even John McCain knows immigration reform is not an option. You can either…
The fight to save public education and retain local control of those schools against hostile takeover attempts has now attracted…
Guns do not kill people. People armed with guns kill people. And people armed with assault rifles have the capability…
if you want to get an idea of what is written in the post Election 2012 Koch Brothers Playbook (aka…
Republicans are using Michigan as a grand experiment to see if they can get away with setting fire to democracy…
If you want to get an idea of what Republican revenge for President Obama's victory in 2012 looks like, look…
I'm beginning to think it's time for an entirely new definition of patriotism
It was a great day for the nation when President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term in office,…
The panic of some of the left after the first debate has eased into the realization that President Obama is…
Romney is lying because Romney has to lie. It's the best card he has to play in a stacked deck,…
The one discussion that has not been receiving quite as much focused attention is the race - and racism -…
The portrayal of Romney as a well-meaning guy who's just misguided, misinformed, and in over his head needs to come…
Thanks to the margin of error in polling, the rather surreal scenario suggests that the actual number of black folks…
Republican Governor Rick Snyder and his henchmen continue to do all they can to thwart the will of the people…
The president still needs Joe Biden because has that same sort of everyman charm that Obama has never been able…
Gov. Snyder isn't yet receiving the off-with-his-independent-head kinda threats received by John Roberts after he also made the mistake of…
When the nuns are pissed off enough to become revolutionaries, you know we're in for a serious fight folks.
Rick Snyder is not Scott Walker. Both of them are repulsive in their own right, and each of their states…
A Ken doll could give more substantive answers to questions, but then maybe that's Mitt Romney's intent.
A GOP Super PAC had a genius plan to destroy Obama by connecting him (again) to his once-upon-a-time pastor Jeremiah…
Some hospitals are now essentially hiring some of Tony Soprano's relatives and associates to come pay you a bedside visit…
Republicans decided that the people of Michigan should not be allowed to vote on the Emergency Manager law because the…
Despite scoring a recent major victory, opponents of Michigan's Emergency Manager law had their efforts to get a repeal measure…
If Romney wins in November, urban communities around the country will be forced into dependency by hateful Republicans. If Obama…
George Zimmerman has been arrested, but what happens when the next similar miscarriage of justice occurs? Or to the one…
Trumka's decision to throw the full force of the nation's largest union behind Obama will go a long way toward…
If Mitt has to spend millions to beat Santorum in Michigan, what do you figure it's gonna take to beat…
If Obama wins reelection the GOP will have a choice, either snatch back the reins from the inmates or prepare…
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