Author: Rob

The AP has lengthened their story on Haddad to include quotes from Haddad’s wife and a confirmation from Department of Homeland Security that Haddad was actually deported, although details remain sketchy.> AP: “Haddad deported, family to remains in U.S.”

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I recently added left-leaning cartoonist Tom Tommorrow’s latest book to my books page. In light of the news about Haddad, who apparently is already in Lebanon, I thought this Tomorrow cartoon particularly apt.

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Iraq’s ‘Governing Council met today for the first time while Paul Bremer said in a press conference it would be up to “Iraqis” to determine how long U.S. troops would remain in Iraq. Showing a characteristic failure to understand democracy, the 25-member council was appointed by the U.S. and any decision they make can be […]

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According to an Associated Press story, Ann Arbor resident Rabih Haddad has been deported. His family, however, will remain in the U.S. even though they faced the exact same minor immigration violation – overstaying their visas. At the time of his arrest, (first reported by this website) Mr. and Mrs. Haddad had applied for citizenship, […]

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Alright, my Monsanto blurb may have been a bit over the top, but commercial speech isn’t exactly a clear-cut field, as this column makes clear: “Commercal free speech may be key”.

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The Detroit News asks “Is growth good for art fairs?” in an article about what to expect. Meanwhile, read up on the history of Art on a Stick, or sign the petition.(Out of date, but fun.) Also, Chris Webber avoided jail time by admitting he did accept cash from Ed Martin.

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Art fairs are coming! The Record article “Art fairs expand around campus” discusses how the enlarged fairs will impact the campus area.

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