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Grand Rapids Silver Line Millage
Our friendly neighbors to the northwest are trying hard to pass the Silver Line Millage on Tuesday. The millage is necessary to bring stimulus money to the Grand Rapids area, where they’re trying to build an incredible new bus line … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Call to Arms, Economy, Energy, Environment, Progress, Stuff Democrats Like
Tagged Grand Rapids, Rapid Silver Line
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ANC Leading in South Africa Vote
This was the line to vote in a township outside of Johannesburg. Greetings my American friends (and readers of other nationalities if you somehow made it over to this blog)! With voting in South Africa’s elections having taken place on … Continue reading
A Place to Stay
At long last, allow me to present A Place To Stay: Combatting Michigan’s Brain Drain with Sustainable Communities. This short documentary was created entirely by Michigan students, in particular the Environmenal Committee of our very own organization. It presents one solution to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Detroit, Economy, Environment, YouTube
Tagged brain drain, documentary, enviro dems, michigan, smart growth, sustainability, urban design, urban planning
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Batter Up by Rebecca Egler
There once was a meal we all tend to skip, But alas, tomorrow, sweet syrup you’ll sip So make your way all downtown And wear a Dingellized crown For the College Dems Pancake Breakfast will sure be a trip.
Posted in Ann Arbor, Blog, College Democrats, Foreign Affairs, John Dingell, Limerick
Tagged arbor brewing, Debbie Dingell, flapjacks, food, fundraiser, John Dingell, Josh Levasseur, Limerick, pancakes
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Legalized Rape
This week in Afghanistan, the parliament passed a set of laws “to give the minority Shia community their own identity.” However, as a female member of parliament stated, “In Afghanistan, the sacrifice in the political game is women and children.” … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, International, Social Justice
Tagged afghanistan, International, justice, Women's Rights
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End The Lies
As some of you may or may not have seen, Mitch Rivard from MSU Dems posted this on his Facebook earlier and I wanted to repost it: After watching the video go to this website to sign a petition to … Continue reading
Posted in America, Blog, Call to Arms, Democratic Party, Domestic Affairs, LGBT, MSU
Tagged equality, freedom, Gay Marriage, MSU
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Female Prisoners Shackled While Giving Birth
In all but two states, keeping female prisoners shackled to beds and administering minimal anesthesia is common practice. Their legs are shackled either together or to the bed, complicating the delicate task of delivery and putting the health of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Social Justice
Tagged birth, California, female, Illinois, prison, Prisoners, women
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Environmental Event Tonight
Tonight at long last the Enviro Dems documentary A Place to Stay will be revealed. Come hear from experts in urban planning and design about what makes a community attractive, particularly to college-educated young people (like us). Come be a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, College Democrats, Detroit, Economy, Environment, Events, Jobs
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Quote of the Day | Iowa State Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal
Iowa State Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, in response to Republican calls for a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in response to the Iowa State Supreme Court’s recent ruling: [L]ast Friday night, I hugged my wife. You know Ive … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, LGBT, Progress, Stuff Democrats Like
Tagged Gay Marriage, Iowa, Mike Gronstal, State Supreme Court, Supreme Court
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