Could Mr. Brook go to Washington?
Could Mr. Brook go to Washington?
Last week, I spoke to a candidate for statewide office who lamented that she hadn’t been able to get out much among the ... Read more
23 May 2018
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The Michigan Civil Rights Commission defends humanity
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission defends humanity
Let’s say there had been a Michigan Civil Rights Commission in 1961, and it announced that it was going to start investi... Read more
22 May 2018
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The difference between Republicans and Democrats
The difference between Republicans and Democrats
I’ve been asked to speak to a group in Mount Clemens today about the difference between Republicans and Democrats. That ... Read more
21 May 2018
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The man who saw tomorrow
The man who saw tomorrow
Stan Ovshinsky barely had a high school education, and part of him was always more at home in machine shops like the one... Read more
18 May 2018
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Should Michigan legalize sports gambling?
Should Michigan legalize sports gambling?
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a law giving Nevada a monopoly over legal sports gambling. And there were i... Read more
17 May 2018
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Campaigns are too expensive. In theory, the FCC could change that.
Campaigns are too expensive. In theory, the FCC could change that.
Yesterday I mentioned a candidate for Congress who was frustrated that he had to spend so much time attempting to raise ... Read more
16 May 2018
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The cost of running for Congress
The cost of running for Congress
Anyone who thinks they know how Michigan’s fall elections will turn out is a fool, but this much seems fairly certain: T... Read more
15 May 2018
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Schuette’s land deals
Schuette’s land deals
Back in the old days, when a politician got caught doing something questionable, we said “this doesn’t look good.” Today... Read more
14 May 2018
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Week in Review: GOP candidates hold first debate, and study gives term limits a "thumbs down"
Week in Review: GOP candidates hold first debate, and study gives term limits a "thumbs down"
The four Republicans running for governor held their first debate this week. It was the first time Attorney General Bill... Read more
12 May 2018
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Whatever happened to citizenship?
Whatever happened to citizenship?
Two years ago, southeast Michigan voted down what I think may have been the region’s best chance at a sensible and affor... Read more
11 May 2018
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