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Pro-Trump Boogaloo Gun Nuts Cancel 5/31/2020 Trump Rally At Capital: “We will not be associated with political terrorism”
Sunday , 31, May 2020 Community, MAGA, Michigan Republicans Leave a commentIn their own words: Michigan United For Liberty, a grassroots organization of over 9,000 members in Michigan, has canceled its Michiganders’ Marketplace “Sunday Funday” freedom celebration at the Michigan Capitol, which had been scheduled for 1pm on Sunday the 31st. The decision was immediately made when the group was informed that another group of demonstrators […]
Who is Megan Green and Why Does the St. Louis Police Hate Her: Welcome to Women’s History Month
Monday , 4, March 2019 Elections Leave a commentOn March 5, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri, a Democratic primary election will decide who runs for Board of Aldermen President in the General Election. Why is Up North Progressive, a blog dedicated to covering progressive issues in Northern Michigan writing about this? Because when a city police association takes to social media declaring one […]
Wexford-Missaukee Right to Life is Sexist and Racist
Monday , 9, October 2017 Michigan Women, Religious Fundamentalism 3 CommentsDrive along any main road in Wexford and Missaukee Counties and you will see wooden billboards covered with rosy-cheeked, Caucasian infants and toddlers looking out to the road accompanied with slogans like “Had an abortion? There is forgiveness in Jesus” or, “Abortion – the ultimate child abuse.” The images and messages are designed to intimidate […]