Up North Progressive
Politics and commentary for Northern MichiganMonthly Archives:
The Up North Progressive is Very Sick
Wednesday , 24, February 2016 Presidential Primary 2016 Leave a commentSo enjoy this while recovery is in progress. And here’s another, just for laughs* *Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer
In Which We Instruct John Wilson That 1 Percent Below the National Average is Not A Bad Thing
Sunday , 14, February 2016 Gateway To Success Academy, Section 16 3 CommentsThe Up North Progressive knows that Western Land Services Owner John Wilson reads this blog (Hello!). The anticipated reply to Friday’s article did not disappoint. Oh good Lord! Both G2S and Oaktree Academy are 501c non-profit educational institutions. We’ve invested $250,000 into South Hamlin School to rehab a school that was literally falling apart. Our […]
I’m In Your District Stealing Your Tuition: Gateway to Success For-Profit Charter School Announces Open Enrollment
Friday , 12, February 2016 Section 16 5 CommentsFor-profit charter school of the future Gateway To Success Academy announced open enrollment for their program scheduled to begin in the fall of 2016. Gateway is the brain child of former Journey Alternative High School Principal, Jamie Bandstra, and Western Land Services owner John Wilson. Bandstra began working and promoting the project while still principal […]
Register Today To Vote In the Michigan Primary Election on March 8
Tuesday , 9, February 2016 Uncategorized Leave a commentThe Michigan Democratic Primary is on March 8, 2016. Any person 18 years or older by that date may vote. Today is the last day to register at the Secretary of State. The Democratic Party currently has two candidates running for the presidential nomination: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senator of Vermont Bernie […]
Best Presidential Primary Ever
Saturday , 6, February 2016 Elections, Presidential Primary 2016, Romney Runtime Executable 3.0 Leave a commentNo one thought the Republican Party would top 2012 with Romney Runtime Executable 2.0, “I’m n ur caucus, stealin’ ur delegates” Ron Paul, Ole Frothy, and Moonbase Gingrich. But as we know with the GOP: There’s always more, and it’s always worse. How much is Reince Priebus’ liver suffering? He’s entertained Romney Runtime Executable 3.0. […]
State of Michigan Seeks Public Comment On Independent Analysis of Aging Mackinac Oil Pipeline
Monday , 1, February 2016 Up North Progressive Enbridge Line 5, Environment 1 CommentThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Michigan Agency for Energy invite public comments on two draft documents to hire contractors to perform inspection and analysis of Enbridge line 5, the 60 year old oil pipeline that runs under the Mackinac bridge through the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge Line 5 carries over 20 million gallons […]