Tag: Michigan
Preserving Black historical resorts is a radical act
We may have more options for travel, recreation, and restoration than our ancestors likely ever dreamed of, but it’s still important to safeguard the historic leisure sites of the past.
Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline violates Michigan order, continues operating
The Canadian pipeline company's defiance of the order is a dramatic development in a long-running showdown between it and Michigan.
Former Michigan governor and others in his administration face charges in...
While the nature of the charges are unknown, charges were brought against former governor Rick Snyder, a Republican, Nick Lyon, former health department director, and other officials in his administration.
Michigan judge accused of jeopardizing safety and democracy with reversal of...
"There are voters who are afraid, there are election workers who are afraid."
Michigan agrees to $600 million settlement in Flint water crisis
“If money is how government expresses sorrow for its crimes — this is a big apology.”
As Flint water crisis enters sixth year, ‘astounding’ report exposes lies...
"Coronavirus is the biggest story in the country, and rightfully so. But today, this enormous, exclusive, and damning story should be a very, very close second."
Mayor indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
“The unearthing of allegedly blatant corruption at the top levels of government in the City of Taylor should disturb every citizen of our state."
‘Obscene’: Mike Pence breaks 121-year ban on driving on Michigan’s Mackinac...
Pence landed on the island by helicopter and then took the eight-car motorcade to and from the hotel.
Police officer placed on leave after KKK paraphernalia found at home
“The stuff that was on the walls was like, ‘You don’t want this house, stay away, keep out.’”
No justice: Prosecutors throw out charges in Flint water crisis
“Words cannot express how disappointed I am that justice continues to be delayed and denied to the people of my city."
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Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: A unifying Peoples Project
Ethiopians are faced with a choice: unite and prosper or withdraw into ethnic rivalries and fall into further conflict and discord.
Undercover investigations expose brutal wildlife killing contests
Welcome to the cruel world of wildlife killing contests, family events where children play amidst piles of slaughtered animals—and legal in 42 states.
Federal judges blocks Arkansas abortion ban
This law “is categorically unconstitutional, and plaintiffs have demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits.”
Player or pawn? Luke Harding’s Russiagate ‘scoop’
The reporter’s involvement in the persecution of Assange alone would be enough to make people question his honesty.
How a powerful US lobby group helps big oil to block climate action
“I think it’s fair to say that API and its prominent member companies have a broadly shared goal, which is to keep the social license of the oil and gas industry operating, and therefore enabling them to continue to extract oil and gas for as long as possible, as profitably as possible.”