To say I’m less than enthused over this new auto insurance “reform” bill is a bit of an understatement. I’m disappointed some of our Democratic legislators felt pressured to get something done for something’s sake without truly approving a bill that actually helps Michiganders. Yes, Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance is among the most expensive in…
Tag: Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode #14: Pat Talks About Justin Amash & Impeachment; PFAS; Vaccinations; Harriet Tubman; And How Progressives Must Fight Against Trumpism
This is the first SOLO Left of Lansing Podcast with Pat Johnston, and it’s posted! Once in awhile, I’ll reserve the microphone strictly for me because I’ve got lots on my mind when it comes to pushing the progressive fight in Michigan, and the nation. On this week’s podcast, I begin by giving an exhortation…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 13: Eclectablog’s Chris Savage; And Michigan GOP’s War On Women
This week’s Left of Lansing podcast is posted! It’s the 13th episode!!! While I’m excited to reach the 13th episode, this has been a consequential week when it comes to the reproductive rights of Michigan women. The extreme right-wing Republican-led state legislature passed a handful of bills that bans a procedure known as Dilation &…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 12: Susan Demas–Editor-In-Chief of Michigan Advance
The 12th episode of the Left Of Lansing Podcast is posted! Since I’ve reached a milestone–a dozen episodes–I’ve got a Michigan treasure as my guest this week. Progressive writer, and Editor-In-Chief of Michigan Advance, Susan Demas joins me to discuss Michigan politics. We cover how the establishment Lansing press rewards old conservatives viewpoints while ignoring…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 11: Dr. April Zeoli–MSU Researcher on Gun Violence & Domestic Abuse
The 11th installment of the Left of Lansing Podcast is posted! This week, I had a few comments to say about U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr. How couldn’t I, right? I also highlight how the Michigan GOP worked behind the scenes to gerrymander its way into power for the last decade. But thanks to voting…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future, Inc. on Moving Michigan Into the 21st Century Economy
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 10: Lou Glazer from Michigan Future Inc. on preparing Michigan for the future economy. Plus, progressive policies are winning in Michigan!
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 9–In Defense of AG Dana Nessel; Interview with Erin Roberts from MCEDSV on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Here’s this week’s Left of Lansing Podcast! In this episode, I give a defense for Michigan’s passionate progressive attorney general, Dana Nessel. She’s got the conservative wing going insane with insane threats of impeachment! Why? All because she’s doing her job by protecting the Constitutional rights of ALL Michiganders. And I ask Republican state Rep….
Michigan GOP Hoping People Forget How We Got Here
State Republicans are trying their best to paint Governor Whitmer as a big-city-loving lawmaker who despises those of us who live in rural areas. The playbook has been used for years by Republicans, including the 2016 election. But as Rick Haglund writes in Michigan Advance, it’s kind of rich for Michigan Republicans to play this…
Left of Lansing Podcast: Episode 8–Chris Hackbarth from Michigan Municipal League on GOP Bill To Ban “Sanctuary Cities.”
The Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 8–is posted! The monologue highlights a couple of major issues we’re facing as Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is challenging the state to once again believe in REINVESTING in Michigan. That means perhaps raising the gas tax, like Ohio just did. That means the business community accepting that it must accept…
Michigan Speaker Chatfield Shows Why Women Are Leaving GOP Behind
I consider Nancy Kaffer one of my favorite columnist in Michigan. And I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength when it comes to Michigan state House Speaker Lee Chatfield’s ignorant and sexist comments about Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel–both Democrats. As I talked about on this week’s Left of Lansing podcast, AG…
