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The Company Dan Benishek Keeps: The Continuing Story Of Dr. Steve Ingersoll
Tuesday , 21, October 2014 Candidates, Dr. Ingersoll Leave a commentWoop, there it is. Steve Ingersoll owes Bay City $186,000 in unpaid property taxes, at least $1.6 million to Grand Traverse Academy for pre-paid fees overpayment, and he’s facing felony fraud charges for embezzling half of a $2 million building loan into his personal bank account. Yet with a December 2 trial date looming, he […]
The Detroit Free Press endorses Jerry Cannon for US Congress! District 1 will be served very well by Jerry. Make sure you vote for Jerry Cannon on November 4.
As Above So Below: Tea Party Hate In Michigan
Sunday , 19, October 2014 Candidates, Community, Nerd Problems Leave a commentWhether you live up north or down state in Michigan, one of the most interesting aspects of the 2014 election that barely anyone’s talking about is the split in the Republican big tent. And by split I mean yawning Hell’s Canyon-deep chasm (Hell’s Canyon is on the Idaho-Oregon border. I mention Idaho for a reason). […]
Michigan 2nd US Congressional District Debate: Dean Vanderstelt and Bill Huizenga
Friday , 17, October 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThis debate took place on Monday, October 13, 2014.
The Continuing Story Of Dr. Steve Ingersoll: Glistening Quivering Underbelly
Thursday , 16, October 2014 Dr. Ingersoll, Section 16 3 CommentsMiss Fortune found me last spring when Up North Progressive published the first article about Steve Ingersoll and his for-profit charter school scam on the state of Michigan. This blog focused on methodology, their approach to special education services (Everyone’s a visual learner), and the fact that the same vision therapy used in his schools […]
Shut Up Russel Brand! Yes, You Really Do Need To Vote
Wednesday , 15, October 2014 Community Leave a commentEveryone knows that midterm elections have poor turnout in the United States and Michigan is no exception. People don’t feel motivated. The elections are local and state races and sometimes there isn’t much information available about candidates. Your vote still matters. You also need to take some responsibility and learn about local issues and candidates […]
Mark Schauer Was The Clear Winner In Michigan Governor’s Debate
Sunday , 12, October 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentIt’s obvious why The Nerd agreed to do this only once. For the entire 55 minutes of the debate between him and Mark Schauer, Rick Snyder was combative and incapable of avoiding personal attacks against his opponent. Mark Schauer on the other hand was calm, collected, and spoke clearly about his plan to help everyone […]
Growth Of Poverty In The US 1998 – 2012
Sunday , 12, October 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentHow many more people in the US live in poverty? Here is a national map that breaks it down by county. This trend can be reversed if people get out and vote on November 4.