Category: Blog post
First Lesson from Flint: Repeal Emergency Management
As the calls grow for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s resignation – last night he was heckled out of a bar in his hometown of Ann Arbor –
The Flint Crisis is Not Just About the Water. It’s About Poverty.
The Detroit News ran an editorial this week titled ‘Cooperate for Flint’s Future’, in which the board makes the case that Michigan and the
How Bernie inspired me to learn Yiddish
Friends, It’s almost too easy to become cynical about the state of politics today, but a little while back I read an interview in – of all
Why It’s Time to Move On To Bernie
There's no doubt the Clintons have left their mark on Democratic politics, but it's time to close the book on their era. MoveOn's endorsement of
Killer Mike + Bernie Sanders Talk Capitalism and Socialism
A beautiful short video showing the kind of intelligent discourse that the #FeelTheBern political revolution is provoking. And in barber shop
What I’m Thankful for This Year
I’m thankful (in no particular order) for The sun and the moon Moving escalators The Detroit riverfront #BlackLivesMatter The India Arie
The Last Days of the Water Wars
This fictional story takes place in the not-so-distant future in Donbartville™, Michigan. This thriving downtown core of the failed city of
“These our HOMES — y’all can’t take em”
I’m moved by this song by Detroit artist Mic Write. Bold and beautiful defiance in the face of a foreclosure monster. Come out and
Building a Truly Global Platform
We are all living a unique moment for humanity. The future of democracy and self-governance will be decided in our generation.
A Dangerous Game: FREE Screening at Cinema Detroit
I’m feeling the Bern. As the grassroots surge continues around Bernie Sanders for President, I’m excited to announce that I’ll