Today I’m showing some love to @RepMaxineWaters + @RashidaTlaib, who endured the brunt of gaslighting & vitriol for being among the first to recognize WH corruption & publicly advocate for impeachment, making it easier for the rest of us. People think that’s easy. It’s not. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 28, 2019 I wrote earlier…
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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…
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…
Michigan Adoption Agency Changes Course, Allows Same-Sex Couples To Adopt
You see? When you fight, you can win. And Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is doing just that. From The Detroit Free Press over the weekend: A major faith-based foster care and adoption contractor for the state of Michigan said Monday it will place children in LGBT homes, reversing course following a recent legal settlement. Grand…
Left of Lansing Podcast: Episode 6– Ingrid Jacques of The Detroit News
The Left of Lansing Podcast with Pat Johnston. Ingrid Jacques from The Detroit News debate free-speech issues at universities. Pat highlights progressive changes happening in Michigan despite what’s happening in the nation.
Rep. Tlaib Demands Trump To Denounce White Supremacy
Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is certainly a breath of fresh air. While some congressional Democrats hem-and-haw over how tough they should be on President Trump, Tlaib isn’t afraid to go after him. Tlaib is calling on Trump to denounce white supremacy after a right-wing terrorist killed 50 Muslims, who were worshiping at two Mosques…
