Or, rather than relying on taxes that affect the poor and middle classes, we could pass a graduated tax to help ensure top earners are doing their share to reinvest in Michigan. We cut their taxes for decades, and we suck at roads, education, the environment, and transparency. https://t.co/gQshjBLey3 — LeftOfLansing (@LeftOfLansing) October 10, 2019…
Tag: Michigan Politics
Please, Listen To Rashida Tlaib on The GOTMFV Show!
I interviewed Michigan progressive fighter Chris Savage from Eclectablog on The Left of Lansing podcast a few months ago. But while Chris is a fantastic interview, he does an even better job at hosting his own podcast, called The GOTMFV Show. I’m somewhat jealous of Chris because he was able speak with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman…
Here’s Another Great Podcast Devoted To Michigan Politics
If you ever need more insightful coverage about Michigan politics, please listen to the Michigan Policast. Christine Berry, Walt Sorg, and Amy Kerr Hardin produce an entertaining weekly podcast that not only highlights what’s happening in Michigan, but also what’s happening on the national scene. They cover the week’s top stories that you might know,…
Left Of Lansing Podcast: Episode 23–Anna Clark, Author Of “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water & The American Urban Tragedy”
Hello, fellow LOLers! I’m back with another podcast. Yes, I know it’s been awhile, but trust me, it’s worth the wait! I start this week’s podcast by reminding you how it was Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib who first called for the impeachment of Trump. While some in her own party, and some in the…
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
It took awhile, but finally the entire Democratic Michigan House delegation is backing the start of impeachment inquiries against the biggest disaster to reside in the White House. Wow. @DebDingell and @RepSlotkin have finally joined the chorus to impeach the most corrupt occupant in the White House in this country’s history. Thank you, @RashidaTlaib, for…
And As Predicted, Whitmer & the Dems Cave To GOP Demands
I wanted to be wrong, but I had a feeling Michigan Republicans would claim victory in stopping Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer from fixing the roads. As I wrote earlier, thanks to the knee-capping of Whitmer’s road funding plan by the House Democratic leader Chris Greig, the Democrats were going to cave-in to Republican demands and…
What Happened To Compassionate Conservatism?
You’ll recall that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the state would no longer fund adoption agencies that discriminate against same sex couples and LGBTQ individuals based on religious principles. The gerrymandered Republican majority passed a law in 2015 that allowed adoption agencies to discriminate. Nessel, though, found a way to neutralize that law. A…
Left of Lansing Podcast: Episode 22–Pat Explains How Koch-Devos Have Failed Everyone
This week’s Left of Lansing Podcast has been posted! I go solo this week, and I use David Koch’s death to describe how Koch-Devos policies have failed everyone! The Koch Brothers and the Devos family have pressed for massive tax breaks for them and their ilk while hurting the rest of the country, and the…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 21: Democratic State Rep. Jon Hoadley
The latest Left of Lansing podcast is posted! I’m thrilled to have Michigan Democratic state Representative Jon Hoadley from Kalamazoo. Rep. Hoadley is running for Congress and hopes to defeat longtime Republican incumbent Fred Upton. Rep. Hoadley has been a strong progressive voice in the Michigan state House, and now wants to add his voice…
Left of Lansing Podcast–Episode 19: Former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer
The 19th episode of the Left of Lansing podcast is posted! This week’s guest is former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer. During his tenure from 1995-2013, Mr. Brewer helped lead Democrats to major electoral victories, including the governorship in 2002, and the Democrats taking over the state House in 2006. Please recall, this was…
