Leadership and the Women's March belief echo on a cold Saturday
A longtime observer argues that leadership ties threaten a cause and outlines the 19th amendment's legacy, urges full equality, and supports the Women's March while deciding not to march amid recent news reports.
Community columnist questions anti-Semitism in Women’s March leadership
Richard Wolfe of Park Township critiques co-chairs for attending Farrakhan speeches while noting the Nation of Islam is listed as a hate group by the SPLC. He cites Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright as a precedent for public figures distancing themselves, and states his reservations about participating in the march.
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Vladimir Putin
Two Years Under Trump A Critical Review Of Policy And Promise
Leroy Strebel of Park Township surveys President Trump’s first two years, citing tax cuts for the wealthy, cuts to health care and drug pricing, environmental rollbacks, immigration rhetoric, a costly border wall push, military leadership tensions, attacks on LGBTQ rights, education funding shifts, rising national debt, tariff impacts on farms, and questions about the Mueller probe.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Letter to the Editor Calls for Bipartisan Budget Action
The letter criticizes Trump and Pelosi for childish posturing over the shutdown. It argues McConnell runs the Senate to the president, urges passage of competing bills, and seeks a conference committee to produce an acceptable budget plan. It urges leaders to prioritize effective government over partisan goals.
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Senate
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Michigan Officials Contact List
A compiled roll of contact details for Michigan federal and state leaders. Includes U S senators Debbie Stabenow Gary Peters and U S House Rep Bill Huizenga along with Governor Gretchen Whitmer Attorney General Dana Nessel Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and state lawmakers Roger Victory Aric Nesbitt Bradley Slagh Jim Lilly Mary Whiteford with phone numbers and email domains for official outreach.
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Bill Huizenga
Huizenga
House
Dana Nessel
Ming
Michigan.gov
Jocelyn Benson
Michigan
Bradley Slagh
Jim Lilly
Mary Whiteford
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