Brandon Dillon (D-Grand Rapids) stands up for Michigan's workers

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Friday December 07, 2012 · 8:15 AM PST

2012/12/07 · 08:15

During this cowardly right to work push by the governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder and his cronies Randy Richardville and Jace Bolger, many democrats were not given the opportunity to even speak in the chamber. Brandon Dillon was, and he eviserated the Republicans for taking these actions.

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Wednesday December 05, 2012 · 1:08 PM PST

2012/12/05 · 13:08

I just received this email from Richard Trumpka from the AFL-CIO

Michael,

I just got this dispatch from our Campaigns Director, and I'm forwarding it straight to you. There's no time to waste -- get on the phone.

Call 888-979-7280 RIGHT NOW to save the rights of Michigan's workers. Tell your state senator to vote NO on Michigan's "right to work" bill.

In Solidarity,

Richard Trumka
President, AFL-CIO
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From: David Boundy, AFL-CIO Campaigns Director
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President
Subject: Michigan Right To Work

RTW is moving in the MI senate as I type. We need to move now to stop it. We’re putting up the phones at full throttle.

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Tuesday November 06, 2012 · 1:50 PM PST

2012/11/06 · 13:50

Southfield Twp. voter appears to die, then asks 'Did I vote?'

Ty Houston, 48, a home care registered nurse, was toiling on his absentee ballot Monday afternoon when things got strange at township offices on 13 Mile.

"I was filling out the form as were an elderly couple sitting at a nearby table," said Houston on Tuesday. "His wife, who was helping him fill out the ballot, asked him a couple of questions but he didn't respond. She screamed for help and I went over to see what I could do."

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Monday February 13, 2012 · 5:01 AM PST

2012/02/13 · 05:01

As some of you may know from my (very scarce) previous diaries, I am a relatively recent graduate and longtime employee of Eastern Michigan University.

Back in 2009, Eastern briefly made national news when we were sued for dismissing Julea Ward from her counseling program for refusing to treat a gay patient. A little background to the story can be found Here and a slanted, fox news version Here .

Eastern has contended that they were simply following ACA guidelines and not making a judgement on Ms. Ward or her beliefs. After suing and having her case thrown out, Ms. Ward appealed her case and the 6th circuit court remanded the case. Eastern has filed a petition for a rehearing. The appeals court ruling can be found Here . Eastern has a nice site devoted to the case Here . Ms. Ward is being represented by the (shocking, I know) conservative Alliance Defense Fund

Christine Gregoire will not seek Re-election

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Monday June 13, 2011 · 9:03 AM PDT

2011/06/13 · 09:03

According to political wire

As expected, the AP reports Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) will not seek a third term.

Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WAS) has said that he plans to run for governor if Gregoire steps aside. Attorney General Rob McKenna (R) announced last week that he would seek the Republican nomination.

http://politicalwire.com/...

I did it! Now what?

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Tuesday September 21, 2010 · 12:33 PM PDT

2010/09/21 · 12:33

Hello everyone. I am a frequent reader and (very) infrequent poster here on Daily Kos. I appreciate all of the knowledge and insight of posters around here, even those that I occasionally disagree with. I am writing this diary to brag..well not really, I am actually looking more for advice, tips, insights, etc. But first, a little about me...

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Friday September 19, 2008 · 10:29 AM PDT

2008/09/19 · 10:29

Not sure if anyone has posted about this yet but...

Wow..I heard on my drive in to work this morning a song written for Sarah Palin by some guy named Pat Garrett called "Moose Shootin' Mama" Hello train wreck! At first I thought it was a parody, then I looked it up. You can't make this stuff up. Links to articles and the song after the jump

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Brandon Dillon (D-Grand Rapids) stands up for Michigan's workers

Updated with a call to action! Right to Work Legislation in Michigan

Man nearly dies, tries to vote anyway!

Julea Ward and Eastern Michigan University

Christine Gregoire will not seek Re-election

I did it! Now what?

A Moose Shootin' Mama... (edited x2)