Here’s this week’s Left of Lansing “Short.” President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill his helping accelerate the cleanup at the Superfund Site along the Pine River in St. Louis. This is a big deal for the people who’ve had to live with the toxic disaster left by the old Velsicol Chemical Corporation plant, which was part of…
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This Is What I’m Talking About!
New York Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman did exactly what I implored all Democrats to do to Republicans in the gun debate: Republicans won’t do SHIT when it comes to gun violence, but try to tell me to calm down. NO. We can’t calm down. People are dying everyday while we wait. pic.twitter.com/38mYYW9cgs — Congressman Jamaal…
Like a Good Little Cult, Michigan GOP Following Dear Leader During Pandemic
April, 14, 2020 I find it astounding as I listen to Michigan’s right-wing fringe deem gardening and speed-boating more important than saving lives. By the way, who in Michigan does heavy gardening in April? For the record, we don’t begin planting in our garden until May. Sorry, I’ll be 100% honest: The LOL technical adviser,…
We Are Better Than That
As much as I‘m a HUGE proponent of impeachment & have been riveted by the hearings, I can’t shake the feeling that Trump got what he wanted (endless media mentions about Biden, scandal, & corruption in the same sentence) and Putin got what he wanted (America at war with itself.) — Chris Savage (@Eclectablog) November…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 20: Emily Durbin from Moms Demand Action–Michigan
After a three week hiatus, I’m back with the 20th episode of the Left of Lansing Podcast! This week, we talk gun violence after the horrific mass shooting events last weekend in El Paso and Dayton. Pat begins by explaining why the right wing always wants to blame “mental illness” whenever a white male–or, more…
Republicans Have No Plans For Michigan Roads–And That’s The Point!
Sam Inglot from Progress Michigan is right-on with this take: If Republicans don’t like Whitmer’s plan, what’s their idea? We need $2.5 billion to stop the bleeding as soon as possible and that’s just a harsh reality. Without a fix soon, our roads may reach a point of no return with the cost of repairs…
Left of Lansing Podcast Episode 11: Dr. April Zeoli–MSU Researcher on Gun Violence & Domestic Abuse
The 11th installment of the Left of Lansing Podcast is posted! This week, I had a few comments to say about U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr. How couldn’t I, right? I also highlight how the Michigan GOP worked behind the scenes to gerrymander its way into power for the last decade. But thanks to voting…
