Tag Archives: Michigan politics

What the Passage of Michigan’s Proposal One Means for Black and Latinx People

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

By Elizabeth Morales-Saucedo Associate Editor, Vol. 24 On November 6, 2018, 56% of Michigan voters supported the passage of Proposal One approving the legalization of recreational use and possession of marijuana by persons 21 and older.[1] Michigan is the tenth … Continue reading →

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Can They Do That? (Part 3): Reversing Modern-Day Redlining

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

By John Spangler Associate Editor, Volume 23 Production Editor, Volume 24 Detroit remains the most segregated metropolitan areas in the United States.[1]  This is in part thanks to historical practices such as “redlining” where majority African-American neighborhoods were deemed “too … Continue reading →

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Can They Do That? (Part 2): End Sanctuary Cities

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

By John Spangler Associate Editor, Volume 23 It is not just the long election cycle that is a defining feature of Michigan politics today, but also the impact of term limits on who seeks what office.  The current incumbent is … Continue reading →

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Restoring Democracy in Michigan

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

By David Bergh Associate Editor, Volume 23 In the wake of the economic destruction wrought by the Great Recession of 2008, many Michigan municipalities fell into dire financial straits.[1] Faced with cities that were sliding into insolvency, the Michigan Legislature … Continue reading →

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Dear Abdul El-Sayed: A Letter to Michigan’s Gubernatorial Candidate

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

By Hira Baig Associate Editor, Volume 23 Dear Abdul El-Sayed, Life has been challenging for Muslims post 9/11 and has only gotten harder since the 2016 election. Hate crimes against Muslims are on the rise, and my neighborhood mosque now … Continue reading →

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Can They Do That? (Part 1): Shut Down Line 5

Posted on November 12, 2017 by

By John Spangler Associate Editor, Volume 23 In the era of the perpetual election cycle, it is no surprise that candidates are already declaring for 2018 races in Michigan.  Michigan’s 4-year, off-presidential elections include the state senate, the governor, and … Continue reading →

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