Up North Progressive
Politics and commentary for Northern MichiganMonthly Archives:
Michigan Department of Community Health Will Enforce New Immunization Rules Starting January 1, 2015
Saturday , 13, December 2014 Community, Section 16 8 CommentsThere are now 55 confirmed cases of whooping cough in Grand Traverse County, and five cases of measles spread between Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The rise in these completely preventable diseases is alarming, but even more alarming are the high rates of children not receiving life-saving vaccinations in these two counties. Mlive provided a […]
I don’t make a big deal out of birthdays. It’s become a day to stand in line at the Secretary of State’s office and renew my license plates. Not something I associate with a special day at all. My birthday is also close enough to Christmas that it gets forgotten in the hustle and bustle […]
Michigan Department Of Natural Resources 2014 Deer Harvest Report: It Was Mother Nature’s Fault
Wednesday , 10, December 2014 Candidates, Environment, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources released their report of the 2014 firearm deer season on December 9. Their findings confirm what everyone in the state already knew: Fewer deer were taken this year in every county in the state. In some parts of Northern Michigan the drop in deer harvest is 40 percent. The […]
If you’re so inclined, mash this here link to enjoy some appropriate music while you read. The Up North Progressive lived in Idaho for four years where they learned the folly of working for a school managed by a private corporation (ask me some time about how this for-profit corporation stole thousands in Title I […]
What Living In Michigan Might Be Like Under The Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Monday , 8, December 2014 Community 4 CommentsChristians are not the only ones who could use Jase Bolger’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act to discriminate against different groups of people, or use it to their advantage claiming a conflict with their religious beliefs. Imagine what that day in Michigan would look like if people of all religions decided to invoke this new law […]
Michigan Voted No Wolf Hunt So Now We Kill Them All
Sunday , 7, December 2014 Community, Environment 13 CommentsIt’s obvious from the comments left on 9 and 10 News’ website that some Michigan residents want all of the wolves in the Upper Peninsula dead. The Michigan DNR is seeking help in finding out who is poaching wolves in Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties. On November 4 Michigan voted down two proposals that would […]
The number of confirmed whooping cough cases in Grand Traverse County is now 49 as of yesterday’s county health department report. Like Pertussis, another chronic disease is spreading over the county. Acute for-profit charter schoolitis. That story is coming soon. There are two cases of measles in Grand Traverse County now as well.
For-Profit Charter School Contractor Gets What He Deserves and There’s More On The Way: The Continuing Story of Dr. Steve Ingersoll.
Wednesday , 3, December 2014 Dr. Ingersoll, Section 16 Leave a commentWay back in the first article ever written about Steve Ingersoll, his too good to be true vision therapy that cures ADHD and Austism, and his really bad habit of stealing Michigan tax payer money that could have been used to educate students, there was another name facing charges with him: Building contractor Roy Bradley. […]
Christmas Delayed: The Continuing Story of Dr. Steve Ingersoll
Tuesday , 2, December 2014 Dr. Ingersoll, Section 16 Leave a commentUPDATE: This article states Ingersoll’s new trial date is February 10, as reported in the Traverse City Record Eagle. At this time, no firm date is set for the Ingersoll Federal Trial. The Traverse City Record Eagle last Friday reported that Steve Ingersoll’s trial has been delayed a third time. The new date is February […]