“I believe we have a righteous wind at our backs”

Barak Obama is addressing the Democratic Convention in Boston. (Text) ALSO: Viewers with sharp eyes might have caught a glimpse earlier tonight of former College Democrats Chair Jenny Nathan, who is on the floor serving as a page to the Michigan Convention. Also spotted, briefly after Obama’s speech, was former Michigan Daily photographer David Katz. […]

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University of Michigan FY 2003 Employee Earnings Posted

Ever wonder exactly what your professor was paid? How about the administrators and staff? You’re in luck since courts have ruled that it is in fact public data according to Freedom of Information laws. If you were curious what they earned in 2002, I have posted that data here. However, as the years go by, […]

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In DC?

I am! WASHINGTON (AP) – Rain has put a temporary damper on the July 4th events scheduled on the National Mall. In fact, the parade has been officially canceled. All other Fourth of July activities, including the fireworks and the concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are still on. Line says the […]

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Union of Progressive Alumni/ae

Is now accepting new members via their website: The University of Michigan Union of Progressive Alumni is a global membership organization of alumni of the University of Michigan interested in progressive politics. Our mission is simple: * Provide opportunities for political, professional, and personalnetworking among members * Fundraise for programs and uses of our choosing […]

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On a recent trip to New York City I visited the Ellis Island National Monument, which contains an excellent museum on immigration. Upon entering the room which functioned as a recieving area for immigrants from 1892 until 1954, there are three large photos taken on Ellis Island during its early history hanging above a collection […]

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