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• Granholm at WMU

  Governor Granholm spoke at Western on Thursday, arguing that the state legislature should raise taxes to fund the Michigan Promise scholarship program.
  
  Governor rallies students: Hold lawmakers to Promise, Granholm tells Western Michigan University crowd
  Student Reactions to Granholm’s [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 6:58pm EST
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Rep. Larry DeShazor fifth to seek George's Michigan Senate seat
  Speed-limit technicality doesn't overturn Stadium Drive ticket
  Some debate safety of Tasers in wake of East Grand Rapids death; police say stun guns are valuable tool
  County Treasurer Mary Balkema's claims' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:40am EST
  

• DeShazor for Senate?

  From Gongwer:
  
  DESHAZOR JUMPS IN 20TH SENATE RACE
  An all-star Republican primary is shaping up in the 20th Senate District in 2010 with Rep. Larry DeShazor of Portage announcing Thursday he will run, joining Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawton and former Rep. Lorence Wenke of Richland [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:07am EST
  

• Coulter on Diversity

  Of Course, Ann Coulter is right once again.
  
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  AT THE END OF THE DAY, DIVERSITY HAS JUMPED THE SHARK, HORRIFICALLY
  
  November 18, 2009
  
  It cannot be said often enough that the chief of staff of the United States Army, Gen. George Casey, responded to [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:36am EST
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Health Care

  This update focuses on health care. The House of Representatives passed a 2000-page bill to take over health care.
  
  Thomas Sowell:
  The "Costs" of Medical Care Part II Part III Part IV
  
  Ron Paul: Healthcare Reform is Economic Malpractice
  [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 8:06pm EST
  

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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 8:06pm EST
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Downtown arena proposal gets mixed reaction from Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
  
  WSA throws their support behind aviation busing route

  Kalamazoo downtown arena plan the subject of special meeting tonight
  [...]

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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 5:31pm EST
  

• NRA Alert

  Parking Lot Bills Marching Forward in Michigan! 11/13/2009
  
  On Thursday, November 12, the Michigan Senate Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation passed Senate Bill 792 and Senate Bill 793. These bills will be heard on the Senate floor in the coming weeks.
  
  SB792, introduced [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 2:45am EST
  

• Discrimination Ordinance Passes

  The Kalamazoo discrimination ordinance was passed 62%-38%.
  
  This is less than the 74% won in Kalamazoo by Barack Obama in 2008, the 72% won by Governor Granholm in 2006, or the 70% won by State Rep. Robert Jones in 2006. This shows that such ordinances remain a minority position [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 5:47pm EST
  

• 2009 Election Results

  The 2009 elections were generally good for conservatives.
  
  In Virginia, Republican Bob McDonnell won by 18 point over Creigh Deeds, who Barack Obama campaigned for. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli won by similar margins. Cuccinelli in particular is a very staunch conservative. Republicans picked up [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:07pm EST
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--News from Abroad

  This update focuses on news from abroad. Russia remains dominated by the KGB, which is still involved in terrorism and crime. The European Union continues to expand its power.
  
  William Jasper: Dangerous Connections: NBA and the KGB
  William Jasper: KGB/FSB: The “Game” Remains the Same
  Patrick Krey: [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:16pm EST
  

• The Awful Wilson Administration

  The years 1913-1918, under president Woodrow Wilson and a democrat Congress, were a disastrous time for America.
  
  In 1913, Congress passed the 16th amendment to create the income tax. It was promised that this tax would only apply to the very rich and would be at most a few [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:46pm EST
  

• Walberg, Schauer, Nofs

  From CQ Politics:
  
  Could State Senate Race Spell Trouble for Rep. Schauer?
  
  Michigan's 19th District state Senate race received some extra attention on election night from national Republicans, who hope a big win by GOP state Rep. Mike Nofs, is a harbinger for the area's 2010 House [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 3:05pm EST
  

• Local News

  Election results and more around Kalamazoo.
  
  Election results:
  Terry Kuseske to hit treadmill running
  Kalamazoo voter approval of anti-discrimination ordinance shows 'tides are changing'
  Tuesday turnout was highest since '93 for Kalamazoo city-only election
  'Huge turnout' keeps Robert Vlietstra as Alamo Township Supervisor
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 2:04pm EST
  

• Gazette Endorsements

  The Gazette is out with its endorsements in local races.
  
  Editorial: Kalamazoo should stand for equality
  Editorial: Recommendations For Kalamazoo City Commission
  Editorial: Recommendations For Portage City Council
  
  To no one's surprise, the Gazette endorsed the discrimination ordinance.
  
  For the city commission, it's no [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:50am EST
  

• The Gazette's Poor Guide

  The Kalamazoo Gazette's election guide is curiously lacking when it comes to informing readers of the opinions of city commission candidates opposed to the Kalamazoo discrimination ordinance.
  
  First of all, here is the link to the Gazette's online election guide.
  Kalamazoo City Commission: Questions and answers
  
  The [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:06am EST
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Health Care

  This update focuses on health care. The Obama administration continues to attempt to foist a takeover of health care on America.
  
  Ann Coulter: Liberal Lies About Health Care: Part 6 Part 7 I'll Pass on 'Opting Out'
  Robert Blumen: 'Health Insurance'
  Phyllis Schlafly: What's [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
  

• Rebecca Kiessling's Speech

  On Thursday, Rebecca Kiessling spoke at an event sponsored by Students for Life. She gave a powerful testimony, told her story of being conceived by rape, and refuted arguments for legal abortion, particularly in cases of rape.
  
  See her website here: [rebeccakiessling.com] [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 1:42am EDT
  

• Campus Carry?

  From AnnArbor.com:
  
  Campus gun law bill being revised
  
  Colleges could use discretion to ban concealed firearms from all campus buildings, but would have to allow guns in open outdoor spaces, under revisions to a bill being considered by a House committee.
  
  Public colleges and universities are [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 12:35am EDT
  

• Parking Lot Carry

  From the NRA:
  
  Parking Lot Legislation Headed to the House Floor!
  
  Friday, October 30, 2009
  
  On Tuesday, October 27 the House Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources Committee approved House Bill 5302 and House Bill 5303 by a 9 to 1 vote.
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 11:44pm EDT
  

• CMU Conflict

  From Education Reporter:
  
  Central Michigan University's Student Life department de-recognized CMU's chapter of Campus Conservatives (CC) four days before a visit from state Sen. Michelle McManus, forcing the group to host the senator in a cafeteria instead of a more appropriate venue. Student Life was punishing CC for [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Discrimination Ordinance:
  Some voters say Kalamazoo's anti-discrimination vote doesn't address 'bathroom issue'
  Anti-discrimination ordinance: Information, local opinions and more
  One Kalamazoo marches against discrimination
  Black vote seen as key in ballot issue
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 8:47pm EDT
  

• Kai Phillips for Kalamazoo City Commission

  In a field of seventeen candidates for the Kalamazoo City Commission, one candidate stands out. Kai Phillips has been a business manager and is a Kalamazoo resident making his first run for elective office.
  
  Kai opposes the discrimination ordinance passed by the Kalamazoo City Commission. The ordinance would take [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  

• Women with Guns

  

  Women learn about guns in Michigan.

  Women aim for protection in female-only concealed pistol classes

  [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 5:13pm EDT
  

• Discrimination News

  The fight over Kalamazoo's discrimination ordinance is heating up. Some notes on the race.
  
  War chest may have record amount: Group has nearly $350,000 to support anti-discrimination ordinance on Kalamazoo ballot
  City candidates file financial reports
  Records show spending in Portage City Council races
  
  Not' [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 1:39am EDT
  

• Analysis of Kalamazoo City Commission Races

  One of the local races to be decided this November is that for the Kalamazoo City Commission. All seven seats are up for election. The top seven vote-getters become the next commission, the top vote-getter becomes mayor, and the runner up becomes vice-mayor. The race is non-partisan.
  
  Seventeen candidates [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Liberalism

  This update focuses on liberalism. More continues to be revealed about Barack Obama.
  
  Becky Akers: The New Face of Psychiatry
  Phyllis Schlafly: If Obama Had Told Us Before His Election
  Phyllis Schlafly: Singing Heil Obama in New Jersey
  Selwyn Duke: Obama: Beyond the Idea of [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
  

• Governor Race Polls

  Mike Cox and Pete Hoekstra lead the race for the Republican nomination. Cox is clearly the strongest candidate in the general election, leading John Cherry by 15 points. Hoekstra and Bouchard also lead, but Rick Snyder looks like a loser, trailing Cherrry. Voters simply don't like rich, self-funding candidates.
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:17am EDT
  

• Attorney General Race Polling

  Make of this what you will. It's still early, and some of it is probably name recognition. At least this poll claims that Mike Bishop would be a stronger candidate.
  
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  Results of the survey show that Mike Bishop has a 10% lead over Gretchen Whitmer (36%-26%) while' [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:06am EDT
  

• Wall Street Journal on Granholm

  Read it all.
  
  The State of Joblessness: The tragedy of Jennifer Granholm's Michigan
  
  State lawmakers will soon face large budget deficits again, perhaps as much as $100 billion across the U.S. Here's some free budget-balancing advice: Steer clear of the Michigan model. The Wolverine state is once [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
  

• Speech on Campus

  Church and State: Why Christians are Dangerous to the US Government and why the Government needs them Anyway
  
  Dr. Peter Wielhouwer
  
  October 21, 2009, 7PM
  
  Brown Hall
  
  Sponsored by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:13pm EDT
  

• NRA Alert

  Important Pro-Gun Bills to be Considered in Michigan on Tuesday!
  
  Friday, October 16, 2009
  
  On Tuesday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m., the House Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources Committee will consider House Bill 5302 and House Bill 5303.
  
  HB5302, introduced by State [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
  

• Best Comment Ever

  Blog comments are like precious gems to polished and admired. Truly such eloquence has seldom been seen before, nor likely will be seen again, in the English language.
  
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  Conservative Second said...
  
  I wish I didn't have to write a letter like this one, but recent' [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Environmentalism

  This update focuses on environmentalism. The myth of global warming continues to collapse. A cap and trade bill to wreck America's economy continues to be considered in Congress.
  
  Pat Buchanan: Global Warming And The Second Battle of Copenhagen
  William Hoar: Global Warming: Scaring Up More Controls
  Floy [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 11:55am EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Kalamazoo pastor J. Louis Felton takes middle road in ordinance debate
  Downtown arena, budget cuts among issues at commission candidate forums
  Most Kalamazoo City Commission candidates at forum say they support gay-rights ordinance
  Celebration Kalamazoo! event urges respect in gay-rights debate
  [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 3:06am EDT
  

• Analysis of Portage City Council Races

  Among the races to be decided in November are five spots on the Portage City Council. The elections are nonpartisan.
  
  Jobs, weathering the economy are priorities for Portage candidates
  
  Portage City Council: Questions and answers
  
  Portage City Council: Meet the candidates
  
  There [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 12:18am EDT
  

• Meanwhile, in Detroit

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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
  

• Gazette Election Guide

  The Gazette has its election guide online.
  
  City of Kalamazoo:
  
  17 Kalamazoo City Commission candidates vary on economic issues
  Kalamazoo City Commission: Questions and answers
  Kalamazoo City Commission: Meet the candidates
  
  1. What should be the No. 1 priority of the next City [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 12:08pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Sovereignty

  This update focuses on national sovereignty. America's sovereignty continues to be threatened by the United Nations and potential plans for a North American Union.
  
  Phyllis Schlafly: UNESCO Gets off the Track Again
  Alex Newman: G-20 Advances New World Order, Media Admit
  Kurt Williamsen: Law of the [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Diocese of Kalamazoo opposes gay-rights ordinance
  Anti-discrimination vote grabs spotlight in Kalamazoo
  The Bible and homosexuality: Pastors offer differing views
  
  Zoning board rejects request for K-Christian athletic field lights
  Peace: Local protesters call for U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 12:27am EDT
  

• The Truth Comes Out

  From the Detroit News:
  
  Students' behavior at GOP event questioned
  
  Lansing -- Questions continue to be raised about the behavior of college students at the state Republicans' leadership conference on Mackinac Island with some asked to vow to vote for their candidates or risk losing their rooms [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 1:41am EDT
  

• Sowell on Strategy

  A good column by Thomas Sowell with an ever-timely message:
  
  Republicans and Blacks
  
  The Republican strategy for making inroads into the black vote has failed consistently for more than a quarter of a century. Yet it never seems to occur to them to change their approach.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 1:17am EDT
  

• Cox Leads Again

  Poll shows edge for Cox as GOP opens leadership conference
  
  Cox leads Lt. Gov. John Cherry, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, 45 percent to 32 percent in a survey of 600 likely voters conducted by Mitchell Research & Communications Inc. and provided to The Detroit News.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 11:58am EDT
  

• Self Defense

  Teen Scares Off Burgulars (MI)
  
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
  

• Government in Action

  This is another great example of government bureaucracy in action. Remember, government will fix health care and the economy if only we give people like this a little more power.
  
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  Michigan Mom Told to Stop Baby-sitting
  
  It takes a village to raise a child, except [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Immigration

  This update focuses on immigration.
  
  Michelle Malkin: ACORN's Illegal Alien Home Loan Racket
  Steve Sailer: The First Thing We Do, Let’s Abolish The Hispanics!
  Robert Engstrom: ProEnglish Makes Case for Official Language
  James Edwards: The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal and Illegal
  Peter Brimelow: [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 12:00am EDT
  

• Mackinac Conference 2009

  Over the weekend, the Michigan Republican Party held its biennial Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island.
  
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  The most important issue on the island--why doesn't Mackinac Island allow cars? What is this, the 1800s? They have electricity and paved roads. According to Wikipedia:
  
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  Posted: September 28, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Campaign group Citizens Voting No names board
  Gay rights measures on the ballot in 3 US states
  
  Kalamazoo City Commission challenger Kai Phillips keeps up pressure
  Kalamazoo City Commission: Candidate claims 'abuse of power' by commissioner
  11 have [...]
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  Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:34am EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Health Care

  This update focuses on health care.
  
  Ann Coulter: Liberal Lies About Health Care
  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Joe Wilson Edition Part 5
  
  Thomas Sowell: Listening to a Liar [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
  

• Mike Cox Leads Governor's Race

  A new poll shows that Attorney General Mike Cox leads a tight race for Michigan governor.
  
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  Cox and Hoekstra lead in GOP race for governor, poll shows
  
  Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra are leading the Republican pack for the [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
  

• Fighting Crime

  Neighbor's son foils home invasion in Charleston Township
  
  Donna Beatty had just finished her Monday morning jog with her dog when she returned home and noticed something was wrong.
  
  A strange car was parked by the house with its trunk open. Two men had kicked in a [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2009, 6:53pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Education

  This update focuses on education. Government and liberalism continue to damage education.
  
  William Jasper: "Safe Schools" Czar Jennings Should be Expelled
  Claire Wolfe: Living the outlaw life
  Samuel Blumenfeld: Government Education: Enemy of a Free Society
  Gary North: Parents, Don't Send Your Kids to College[...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Kalamazoo College improves diversity: First Posse Scholars start classes Monday
  New leader a champion for change
  The Michigan House OKs lifting deed restriction for WMU Business Technology and Research Park
  [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 12:41am EDT
  

• Yes, Obama Lied

  While some quarters have been filled with outrage (whether real or manufactured) over Congressman Joe Wilson's shouting "You Lie!" during Obama's health care propaganda speech to Congress, the media has been forced to mention the issue of whether Obamacare would provide benefits to illegal aliens.
  
  New York Times [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 5:37pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--The Culture War

  This update focuses on the culture war. A 'hate crimes' bill attacking free speech continues to be considered in Congress. Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court.
  
  Becky Akers: Discrimination, Racism, and the Human Race
  Don Devine: Papal Freedom Regression?
  Selwyn Duke: [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
  

• Jack on Ernie Harwell

  From Jack Hoogendyk:
  
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  Ernie Harwell Sets the Standard for Faith and Class
  
  Ernie Harwell, Hall of Fame broadcaster who for 42 years, brought the Detroit Tigers into our homes, and under my pillow as a young lad, announced today he has incurable cancer. He handled the [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
  

• More Pro-Gun Bills

  Workplace Protection and Campus Carry Introduced in Michigan!
  
  This week a package of pro-gun bills, House Bill 5302, House Bill 5303, Senate Bill 792, and Senate Bill 793, were introduced in the Michigan Legislature. These bills would prohibit employers from firing employees who safely and lawfully store their [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  State lawmaker James Bolger offers plan to fund preschool programs
  Gay bishop urges changed view of LGBT people
  Honor follows horror: Crowd remembers those who lost their lives on 9/11
  Bronco [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 12:31pm EDT
  

• How Long it Seems

  Remembering September 11
  
  Previous:
  9/11 and Immigration
  College Republicans of WMU honor the victims of 9/11 in a tribute of 2,997 flags
  Notes from the Chairman [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 2:47am EDT
  

• Campus Security

  A Gazette article discusses new security measures being implemented on campus.
  
  Michigan colleges rethink campus safety approach
  
  Western Michigan University, for instance, recently installed external loud speakers on campus through which recorded messages can be played. WMU will bring online a "reverse 911" system that should be [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 1:40am EDT
  

• Hopewell Hates Guns

  Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell is a member of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns. MAIG is an anti-gun group that opposes the right to keep and bear arms. Hopewell is one of only two Michigan mayors in the group.
  
  Current members of "Mayors Against Illegal" [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:04am EDT
  

• The Fifth Amendment

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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 1:57pm EDT
  

• After Hoekstra

  CQ reports on the race for Michigan's 2nd congressional district, open due to Pete Hoekstra's decision to run for governor.
  
  Open Seat and GOP Edge Yield Crowded Michigan Primary [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2009, 1:59am EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--The Economy

  This update focuses on the economy. Unemployment continues to rise as government spending, bailouts, and inflation only make things worse.
  
  Gary North: Deficits Will Matter
  William Hoar: Cash for Clunkers
  Steve Sailer: Alyssa Katz’ Our Lot: A Liberal Perspective On How Political Pressure To Boost Minority [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2009, 3:00am EDT
  

• Hard at Work

  Polpourri: Fred Upton demands patriotic tunes return as U.S. House 'hold' music
  
  Callers to the U.S. House are back to hearing patriotic tunes while on hold after a brief flirtation with jazz music was vetoed by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph.
  
  Upton objected after the hold [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2009, 1:43am EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Kalamazoo City Commissioner Don Cooney will run for another term
  Cory Bailes files to run for Portage City Council
  Election season for Kalamazoo City Commission officially kicks off today
  Kalamazoo County Commissioner Brian Johnson says he won't run against Sean McCann' [...]
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  Posted: September 05, 2009, 2:27pm EDT
  

• New Gun Rights Bill

  There is a new gun rights bill in the Michigan legislature sponsored by Khaaan!
  
  Senate and House introduce gun rights measures
  
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  LANSING—Bills to help ensure that all Michigan gun owners are guaranteed the right to lawfully store firearms in their locked and privately owned [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 11:55pm EDT
  

• Paid for by You

  Living eco friendly with the new Eco Mug
  
  In 2003 another EcoMug was introduced, but never really caught on. Two years later, the Western Student Association funded a third EcoMug until 2007.The WMUGOP's finest moment. [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 2:05am EDT
  

• Ted Kennedy's Terrible Legacy

  Senator Ted Kennedy died on Tuesday. He was truly one of the worst figures in American public life.
  
  A Conservative Reflection on Ted Kennedy
  
  Kennedy was a reprobate in his personal life. He was kicked out of Harvard for paying another student to take a test for [...]
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  Posted: August 29, 2009, 4:48pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Government

  This update focuses on government. Government spending and regulation continues to damage America.
  
  Don Devine: Obama Public Service
  Becky Akers: “Your Papers, Please!”
  Ron Paul: Cash for Clunkers
  Gary North: Medicare Went Broke in 2008
  Ben O'Neill: "It's Discrimination!"
  Art Carden: The Freedom' [...]
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  Posted: August 29, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Calvin College professors seek discussion of ban on homosexual advocacy
  Congressman Fred Upton fights to keep Kalamazoo postal plant open
  Elections: Many issues on Nov. 3 ballot
  
  WMU's Colony Farm plan advances
  House committee advances legislation that would help [...]
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  Posted: August 29, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
  

• Responsible Voters

  Check out the website of Kalamazoo Citizens Voting NO to Special Rights Discrimination, the group opposing the discrimination ordinance passed by the city of Kalamazoo. They have a lot of good information on the effects of similar ordinances.
  
  [responsiblevoters.org] [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 12:52am EDT
  

• Dome of Deceit

  The Gazette has an update on the plan to force taxpayers to subsidize the businesses of local bigshots with a government-run arena.
  
  Kalamazoo arena could revitalize 'desolate' downtown area, but voters must approve new taxes to make proposal a reality
  How the arena would be paid for: [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 1:22am EDT
  

• Metal Monstrosities

  From WMU News:
  
  Sculpture Tour recognized internationally
  
  Western's 'sculpture tour' is recognized locally as a collection of bizarre eyesores scarring campus.
  
  There's a reason that nobody, including most liberals, will put these metal monstrosities on their own private property. Only on government property can [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 12:19am EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Health Care

  This update focuses on health care. While the health care debate roils America, more facts about the proposals in Congress continue to emerge.
  
  Gregory Hession:
  ObamaCare Shocker: Taxes to Go Up; Way Up
  ObamaCare Shocker: Rationing - The Doctor Will NOT See You Now
  ObamaCare Shocker: [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2009, 8:36pm EDT
  

• City Commission Update

  More candidates have announced their intentions regarding the Kalamazoo City Commission.
  
  City Commissioner Barbara Hamilton Miller announces re-election bid
  Two announce plans to run for Kalamazoo City Commission
  Kalamazoo mayor to seek re-election
  
  Mayor Bobby Hopewell and Commissioner Barb Miller will seek reelection. Sean McCann [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  City Commissioner Barbara Hamilton Miller announces re-election bid
  Two announce plans to run for Kalamazoo City Commission
  Kalamazoo mayor to seek re-election
  Portage Mayor Pete Strazdas wants his experience used in 3rd term
  
  Voters to decide Kalamazoo gay-rights issue [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2009, 12:02pm EDT
  

• Mark Schauer's Astroturf Supporters

  Michelle Malkin (via the Jackson Citizen Patriot) reports on astroturf supporters of government health care being bussed in to a rally at Mark Schauer's office. The buses were organized by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  
  All aboard the Astroturf bus! [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
  

• Mark Totten for Senate?

  Someone named Mark Totten has organized a campaign committee to run for state senate in the 20th district as a democrat.
  
  [miboecfr.nictusa.com]
  
  He is an MSU law professor affiliated with something called the Truman National Security Project, which bills itself as "Training a New Generation of Progressives" [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--News from Abroad

  This update focuses on news from abroad. Trouble continues in Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere.
  
  Cort Kirkwood: Crescent Over Europe
  Steve Sailer: Christopher Caldwell's Reflection On The Revolution In Europe: Now He Tells Us?
  Charles Scaliger: Book Review: Triple Cross
  William Jasper: Communism [...]
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  Posted: August 18, 2009, 12:11am EDT
  

• Republican Michigander Endorses Mike Cox

  Longtime Michigan conservative blogger Republican Michigander has endorsed Mike Cox for Governor of Michigan.
  
  Mike Cox for governor
  
  His analysis of the Republican field is worth reproducing in full.
  
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  Mike Bouchard - Bouchard is a good guy who should be in the US [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 2:38am EDT
  

• A Coalition of One

  The Gazette reports on fundraising for some local PACs, including Jon Stryker's 'Coalition for Progress'.
  
  Kalamazoo political-action committees buck downward trend in contributions
  
  But a review of major local PACs shows that Jon Stryker's Coalition for Progress and Jones Advocating for Michigan, the leadership PAC of state [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 2:07am EDT
  

• Who Are They Talking To?

  In the face of massive grassroots outrage against the liberals attempt to take control of Americans' health care, leftists are trying to smear opponents of their plans as a small band of extremists, or paid by lobbyists, or paid by Republicans, or something. They have not offered a shred of' [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2009, 1:38am EDT
  

• Two Facts on Health Care

  Any discussion about health care should begin by acknowledging two basic facts.
  
  First, no matter what health care system we have, we are all going to die. At best, medical treatment can extend life, but only so long.
  
  Second, no matter what health care system we have, there [...]
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  Posted: August 11, 2009, 2:18am EDT
  

• The Latest from Lorence

  Enclosure: [download]

  What follows is an actual email from former state Rep. Lorence Wenke.
  
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  You can pass a test, pass gas, pass the car in front of you, pass the mashed potatoes, make a touchdown pass and pass away. But, if you enjoyed watching this video - all we [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 2:53am EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Liberalism

  This update focuses on liberalism. Liberals continue to sympathize with and excuse communists. Feminism continues to harm both men and women. The Obama administration has promoted radicals such as John Holdren, Harold Koh, and ACORN.
  
  William Jasper: Communist Ties Become Issue in NYC Politics
  Phyllis Schlafly: Family [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 1:14am EDT
  

• More Technology Isn't Always Better

  On Thursday, a 'meltdown' of the Department of Public Safety computers resulted in Western's electronic door locks 'randomly locking and unlocking', according to one WMU employee.
  
  Keys work just fine without computers. [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 12:50am EDT
  

• Welfare Test

  America should provide aid to those who genuinely need it, but lots of people who don't need it will attempt to get it. How to tell them apart?
  
  Here's my test: Are you capable of spending money on your own?
  
  If you are, then you are capable enough' [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 12:44am EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Voters will decide gay issue, Metro Transit tax request
  
  City of Kalamazoo may cut at least 30 positions
  Kalamazoo city layoffs, unpaid furloughs possible
  
  Bill would allow Western Michigan University to expand business park to Colony Farm
  
  [...]
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  Posted: August 08, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
  

• The Struggle for Sixty

  Two candidates have expressed interest in running for the 60th district state house seat being vacated by Robert Jones to run for state senate.
  
  Brian Johnson, Sean McCann may run for House in 60th District
  McCann announces candidacy for 60th House seat
  
  Brian Johnson is a [...]
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  Posted: August 02, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Health Care

  This update focuses on health care. The disastrous plans for a government takeover of health care have stalled in Congress, but the threat remains real.
  
  Phyllis Schlafly: Reading the Fine Print in the Health Care Bill
  Thomas DiLorenzo: Socialized Healthcare vs. the Laws of Economics
  Ron Paul: [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
  

• Speed Traps Exposed

  A recent Gazette article proved that it's still good for something, after all.
  
  Not so fast: Thousands get tickets in Kalamazoo where speed limits may be set too low
  
  The article exposes the fact that the city of Kalamazoo has been handing out lots of tickets to [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 1:15am EDT
  

• The Battle is On

  UPDATE: Kalamazoo gay-rights ordinance suspended after petition signatures are certified
  
  Opponents of Kalamazoo's gay-rights ordinance submit petitions to force vote
  
  KALAMAZOO -- An opposition group to the city of Kalamazoo's gay-rights ordinance submitted petitions this afternoon with more than 2,000 signatures in an effort to get [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 1:12am EDT
  

• PC Gazette

  WMU student who escaped Sudan trains at Fort Knox
  
  Deng said he was about 7 years old the day in the late 1980s that his village, Guk, was raided by soldiers who looted and burned the villagers' mud and grass homes, Deng said. At the time, he said,' [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:15am EDT
  

• POLITICAL UPDATE--Sovereignty

  This update focuses on sovereignty. Internationalist elites promote world government. Institutions including the United Nations and European Union threaten sovereignty.
  
  James Perloff: Council On Foreign Relations
  John McManus: Hillary Clinton Lets CFR Cat Out of the Bag
  Jerome Corsi: White House mum on North America summit
  [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 2:00am EDT
  

• Local News

  Local news around Kalamazoo.
  
  Signatures to challenge Kalamazoo anti-discrimination law due on Wednesday
  
  Kalamazoo downtown arena concept drawings: citizens get a first look at the ideas for the potential arena
  Public raises questions over proposed arena in downtown Kalamazoo
  
  HOUSE REPUBLICANS' STATE BUDGET' [...]
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  Posted: July 26, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
  

• Rick Snyder's Ten Platitudes

  Rick Snyder, the stealth candidate in the Republican race for governor, has a list of 'ten principles' on his website. But most of them are platitudes, not principles. Can you imagine any candidate running opposed to "Create More and Better Jobs"? Where are the specific details of how he would [...]
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  Posted: July 24, 2009, 7:43pm EDT
  

• Graduate Student Unions

  Via the LRC Blog:
  
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  The Unionizing Trend
  
  Posted by Kathryn Muratore on July 24, 2009 12:41 PM
  
  A number of years ago, a trend started with the unionizing of graduate students (usually in their [...]
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  Posted: July 24, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
  

• John Taylor Runs for Senate

  Democratic Kalamazoo County Commissioner John Taylor announced that he is running for the 20th district state senate seat being vacated by Tom George.
  
  Kalamazoo County commissioner announces candidacy for Michigan Senate
  
  He will be running against State Rep. Robert Jones in the democrat primary. Jones is clearly [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
  

• Michigan Needs Jobs, Not Gimmicks

  The execrable Mark Brewer, leader of Michigan democrats, has announced his party's latest scheme to cling to power.
  
  State Democrats propose $10 minimum wage in 2010 ballot package
  
  They are considering a number of ballot proposals trumpeting benefits while hiding the costs.
  
  Lansing -- Raising the [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 10:07pm EDT