Federal Judge Orders Cong. John Conyers Placed Back On Ballot
One of the longest serving Members of Congress just got his political career saved.
Rand Paul Warns Republicans That Voter ID Emphasis Is ‘Offending People’
Once again, Rand Paul is challenging conservative orthodoxy.
Michigan Mayor Permits ‘Prayer Stations’ At City Hall, Bans Atheists, Violates Constitution
Someone needs to give the Mayor of Warren, Michigan a lesson on what the First Amendment means.
On Veterans, Crime, Timing, and “Other Than Honorable” Discharges
For veterans who get in trouble with the law, *when* they commit a crime can have profound implications on their future. Does this make sense?
Feds Sell GM Shares for $10.5 Billion Loss
The federal government lost $10.5 billion on the GM bailout. Was this a good investment?
Wal-Mart Fires Worker For Helping Customer
Wal-Mart has fired an employee for coming to the aid of a customer being assaulted in the parking lot.
MLB Suspends Alex Rodriguez, 12 Other Players, In Drug Investigation
Alex Rodriguez and 12 other Major League Baseball players were suspended today for PED use. Rodriguez is the only one vowing to fight the suspension.
Despite Bankruptcy, Detroit Subsidizing New Red Wings Stadium
Detroit is bankrupt, but that isn’t stopping the Red Wings from getting $400 million in taxpayer subsidies for their new stadium.
Bailing Out “Detroit” Didn’t Save Detroit, But It’s Not Clear Anything Can
Just as the auto industry has, painfully, had to learn to adapt to a new world, the city will as well even if that means becoming a shadow of its former self.
Detroit Files Largest Municipal Bankruptcy In History
In a move that was perhaps inevitable, the City of Detroit has filed for Bankruptcy Court protection.
Stevie Wonder Boycotting ‘Stand Your Ground’ States
If Stevie Wonder were still touring, he wouldn’t be making stops in states with “Stand Your Ground” laws.
Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Takes Two Legal Hits Based On DOMA Ruling
The future legal impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage was on full display in two cases out of Michigan.
Who Cares About Jimmy Hoffa’s Body?
What possible value would it have almost four decades after the fact that justifies expending not inconsiderable taxpayer resources?
Detroit’s Pre-Bankruptcy Negotiating Game May Not Be Working.
Detroit faces some immense problems. Papering over them with short term deals with creditors isn’t going to solve them.
What “Breach Of National Security?”
Just how serious was the leak that the Associated Press reported on last May?
Gun Crime Down, But Americans Think It’s Up
The reality of gun violence in the United States is far different from the story the media is telling us.
Self-Driving Cars Here By 2025, Mandatory By ?
Most of us suck at driving. Soon, we won’t be allowed to drive.
Valvano’s ‘Never Give Up’ Speech 20 Years Old
Jim Valvano’s famous ESPYs speech was 20 years ago today.
Corvette Stingray Redesign
For its 60th anniversary, Chevrolet has redesigned the Corvette for 2014. It looks surprisingly like a Corvette.
Lincoln Gets New Name: Lincoln
In a show of marketing savvy that put Detroit where it is, Lincoln is rebranding itself as Lincoln.
Obama Comes Back Strong But Debate’s Impact On Race Is Unclear
Last night’s debate was rough and tumble, but it’s unlikely to change the state of the race.
Alex Karras, Football Star and Actor, Dead at 77
Alex Karras has died after a long illness. He was 77.
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