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Free Publicity Courtesy of the Tea Bagging Michigan PowWow.
Saturday , 10, January 2015 Tea Party, Tealiban Leave a commentHad plans for today – a lunch date with like-minded progressive folk. Imagine the delight to find out via twitter that Up North Progressive got some unexpected free publicity! When this happens, you’re doing things right. Of course, when your Powwow features a growing pariah in the state GOP, it will cause some big name […]
Firestorm of Energy and Blessed Breakout Sessions: Going On Offense Tea Bagging At Soaring Eagle
Friday , 9, January 2015 Tea Party, Tealiban Leave a commentThe Going On Offense Tea Party Powwow at Soaring Eagle Casino has begun. Right now the meet and greet with no cash bar is going on, and everyone there is looking forward to Dave Agema making the keynote address. He certainly knows how to get people’s attention with just a few words. A couple of […]
Michigan Receives $1 Million Grant To Preserve Upper Peninsula Coastal Wetlands
Thursday , 8, January 2015 DNR, Environment Leave a commentMichigan is one of 13 states to qualify for grants in the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. The program is designed to help preserve wetlands along the nation’s coastal regions. The $1 million grant is the federal government’s contribution to conservation groups, state and local governments, and private landowners providing funds to conserve important […]
Health Care Sign-up At Luther Area Public Library January 9
Wednesday , 7, January 2015 Community Leave a commentNeed health insurance? Signing up for health care with the new Affordable Care Act is easy, but if you still have questions or would like help, a specialist will be available at the Luther Area Public Library at 115 State Street this Friday, January 9. The specialist can help you determine if you qualify for […]
Frank Kelley Worries About Democracy In Michigan: May We Suggest A Solution?
Tuesday , 6, January 2015 Candidates, Community 3 CommentsIn a Detroit Free Press interview, Former Attorney General Frank Kelley talks about the state of democracy in Michigan and his fears of voter apathy. He recognizes that the biggest problems are the levels of corporate money being spent on elections intimidating voters into thinking their vote doesn’t matter, and also the anti-government rhetoric of […]
Gary Glenn and Pete Hoesktra Share Something In Common With David Duke
Sunday , 4, January 2015 Candidates, Tea Party, Tealiban 5 CommentsLast week in the wake of the Steve Scalise scandal, David Duke, the leader of the European-American Unity Rights Organization where Scalise made his career-changing speech informed the press to leave the future House Majority Whip alone or he would share the names of other politicians he shares donors with. While the press waited with […]
Three days before the end of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia the founding fathers threw a farewell party. The money they spent on the party in today’s currency rates is about $18,400 and shows when it comes to government spending, nothing has changed.
Bill Maher To Perform At Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival
Saturday , 3, January 2015 Community Leave a commentIn case you missed it because the announcement was made on Christmas Eve, Bill Maher, host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, will headline at the Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival on February 14. The Festival runs for two days, February 13 and 14, and will also feature hosts Michael Moore, Jeff Garlin, […]