Progress Michigan blog posts.
Gasp. Cough. Gasp. Cough. Recently I attended a press conference in Detroit. The press conference was outside by the side of the road. Only 30 minutes outside and my lungs were already hurting. I could feel my asthma starting to creep. It did not take a scientist to tell me what it was that was…
Sarah Palin may have pushed the Monica Conyers scandal off the political pages in Detroit for the time being but I’m betting it’s only a matter of time before the Conyers story resurfaces. In fact, with Sam Riddle Jr. at the center of the Conyers scandal, it’s almost a sure bet. Riddle is the consultant…
It was hard not to feel sorry for the 150 people who showed up for the first Michigan Tea Party Convention in Holt today. They tried to make it seem exciting, important and picture perfect. Red, white and blue balloons framed the main speaker’s area, but some of the speakers spoke from the wrong side…
Do we really need more bottled water? Recent legislation passed by the Michigan Senate certainly moves us in that direction. Among the many things that SB 860 does to help open up Michigan’s water to corporate interests, it allows for up to two million gallons of water to be withdrawn each day without any kind…
While Michigan Republicans fight to roll back the state income tax increase that was raised last autumn to help balance Michigan’s budget, the Iraq Tax is ignored and continues to steal money from the pockets of Michigan families. And McCain’s commitment to stay in Iraq for another 100 years is not going to make it…
Having moved to Lansing recently, I was searching for local spots I could call my own and Old Town Lansing is one place I find myself returning to on an almost daily basis for fun, shopping, and a sense of feeling safe. So, you can imagine how I felt when I found out two young…
For those of you who know me, you know that before I started working for Progress Michigan I worked at the Sierra Club. Well, I may have stopped working for them, but my heart is still committed to making sure people get the best environmental protections that they deserve and that polluters pay. So, when…
I don’t know about you, but I had a great time this past Friday at Tavern on the Square! I met so many new people and saw some great familiar faces. It was great to see more than 60 people come out for our first Progressive Friday. For those of you who could not make…
With Friday around the corner, I cannot help but let you all know I am getting more and more excited because I will get to meet many of you at Progressive Friday! Are you coming? Friday from 5 to 7 pm at Tavern on Square. Drink Specials! And don’t forget about half-off Appetizers. Anyway, I…
So, you wanna meet people who are on the same wavelength as you when it comes to the issues you care about? Want to talk about some ideas floating through your head and see what others are thinking? OR do you just want to get to know people a little bit better in the progressive…