Some Ann Arbor activists have set their sights on AAPD Chief Oates: … Before coming to Ann Arbor in August 2001, Daniel Oates, an attorney, was the commander of the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Intelligence Division. In that position, Deputy Chief Oates, while not a named defendant, was an important figure in three First […]
‘Take Back America’ Day 2 Down
The folks at TBA have posted transcripts and videos of some of the speeches. Antonio Villaraigosa’s is good, and probably worth checking out as he seems like the flavor of the month. He also had the harshest things to say about the conference, interestingly. John Edwards’ address (not up yet) was good, he abandoned his […]
Social Security March Tomorrow
As President Bush continues to push his scheme to privatize Social Security and slash benefits for middle-class families, hundreds of concerned citizens from across the country and the region will take to the streets of Washington D.C. tomorrow, Friday, June 3, 2005, at 2:30 pm and march to the White House to tell President Bush […]
Get Out the Vote 2004
This event looks good! 7PM THIS WEDNESDAY …-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*GET OUT THE VOTE 2004: EDUCATION, REGISTRATION, and MOBILIZATIONA Speaker’s Panel7:00 PM – Wednesday, Sept. 22Angel Hall Aud B Featuring keynote:– JARVIS HOUSTON – People for the American Way Foundation to speak on Election Protection 2004 Speakers:– CHRIS KOLB, MI State House Rep. on students’ stake on the […]
Last-Minute Changes at the Secretary of State?
With just two weeks to go before the deadline to register to vote in Michigan (Oct. 4), eerie things are happening on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website. First, a little background. In a callow move in 2000, Republicans in the state of Michigan passed a law requiring college students in Michigan have one address […]
Election Protection 2004
“More than 80 percent of the population of Detroit is black. This is very well understood by John Pappageorge, who is white and a Republican state legislator in Michigan. “If we do not suppress the Detroit vote,” said Mr. Pappageorge, “we’re going to have a tough time in this election.” Oops! Republicans aren’t supposed to […]
A Few Thoughts on Voting
University of Michigan students should register and vote in Ann Arbor whether they are from Michigan or any other state. The deadline to register to vote in Michigan is October 4th. Why? First, voting is your right as an American citizen. If you think you might be registered in Michigan somewhere else, register again, there’s […]