Tag: Michigan
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."
New search warrants in Flint water crisis probe raise serious and...
"The people of Flint deserve answers. Hopefully this investigation will yield them. And there needs to be accountability for those involved in creating this crisis, including former Governor Snyder."
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Federal judge orders 1,300 fired employees of Education Department reinstated
District Court Judge Myong J. Joun in Massachusetts reinstated 1,300 Education Department employees and restored "the Department to the status quo."
Family sues fossil fuel giants for wrongful death in first climate disaster case of...
In a legal first, a Washington state woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against some of the world’s largest fossil fuel...
Is Trump’s axis of the plutocrats marginalizing Israel?
President Trump managed to realign U.S. Middle Eastern policy to center on—and yes, it should be capitalized!—an Axis of the Plutocrats, Gulf sheikhs who are using their galactic fortunes to reshape the region.
US military vets and allies begin 40-day hunger strike for Gaza
The hunger strikers are gathering at the U.S. Mission to the U.N. for their action.
This campaign against deportation flights shows how to target companies enabling Trump
A multiracial crowd of all ages carrying witty signs and chanting: Their target was the commercial airline Avelo, which has proposed operating as an ICE subcontractor to carry out deportation flights.