Guest blogger, Pegge Adams, is a former Genesee County Commissioner and a graduate of Central Michigan University (BS, MA) with most of her pre-retirement years spent in various areas of education. She is a lifelong resident of Genesee County as well as a card-carrying Democrat and Precinct Delegate for over a decade. On Thursday,...
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Republican Tax Bill Benefits Who?
For those who suggest that there is no difference between the Democratic and Republican Parties—that they are two sides of the same coin—this week should have been another wake-up call. In the middle of the night, the Republican-controlled Senate passed its own version of tax “reform,” which decreases taxes on corporations and the wealthiest...
School Choice?
Guest blogger, Sarah Bersonsage, is a native of Flushing, a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint, and a lifelong progressive. It’s no wonder that some parents are excited about school choice. Republican or Democrat, any parent wants the best for her child—and, when the local public school has a less than stellar reputation, no...
Legislative Update: Encouraging the PGA to Tour in Michigan
Guest Blogger, State Representative Tim Sneller, represents the 50th House District, which includes the cities of Grand Blanc and Burton, as well as Grand Blanc and Mundy townships. State Representative Sneller is a life long resident of Genesee County. I have introduced House Bill 5190 to expand the Michigan Liquor Control Code to include...
We Must Use Our Power to Change Policy and Events
Guest Blogger, Bobbie Walton, is a member of the Genesee County Democratic Party & the Democratic Women’s Caucus, political activist, & progressive. I recently viewed a lecture by a professor on the faculty at the University of Houston. Brené Brown, feminist and author, caught my attention and held it. She was talking about women being brave...
The Case for Expanded Medicare
Guest blogger, Pegge Adams, is a former Genesee County Commissioner and a graduate of Central Michigan University (BS, MA) with most of her pre-retirement years spent in various areas of education. She is a lifelong resident of Genesee County as well as a card-carrying Democrat and Precinct Delegate for over a decade. I began...
Access to Healthcare Saves Lives
Nicole Derusha-Mackey is the third vice-chair of the Genesee County Democratic Party and the founder and current chairperson of the Equality Caucus of Genesee County. A lifelong resident of Genesee County, Nicole has worked on numerous political campaigns, ranging from local millage renewal to US Congressional campaign; and as a legislative aide for State...
Social Media & Activism
Guest Blogger, Jia Ireland, is a two time graduate from the University of Michigan-Flint and lifelong Flint resident. She is involved in the Flint community regarding water rights, civic engagement, and politics. Jia is a Millennial who votes and is a proud card carrying Progressive Liberal Democrat. Social media is a part of many people’s...
Obamacare Saves Lives!
Guest Blogger, Jia Ireland, is a two time graduate from the University of Michigan-Flint and lifelong Flint resident. She is involved in the Flint community regarding water rights, civic engagement, and politics. Jia is a Millennial who votes and is a proud card carrying Progressive Liberal Democrat. I am saying, “Obamacare” because it is...
Pt. 1 – Why I Fight
I have been asked to talk about my path to progressiveness and activism. I know many of you have been activists for far longer than I have, with stories to match, but I think we can recognize ourselves in other’s stories and learn how our differences can make us stronger. In retrospect, I’d say...