by Sam | Mar 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pat Miles gave a recent interview to Michigan Radio on the subject of civil asset forfeiture. It’s troubling to listen to. Here’s a link. Civil asset forfeiture is the procedure police can use to seize a person’s assets before they are charged with a...
by Michigan Progressive Staff | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
13th District Democratic Party Chair Jonathon Kinloch was acquitted on assault charges by a jury on Monday. A complaint was filed against Kinloch by precinct delegate Marie Thornton. Thornton alleged Kinloch applied pressure to her arm via a glass door during a...
by Michigan Progressive Staff | Jan 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Steve Friday, a progressive organizer from Dexter, recently launched his campaign for US Congress in Michigan’s 7th district, seeking to unseat Republican Tim Walberg. Friday is a social worker, a US Air Force veteran, and an activist with many progressive...
by Michigan Progressive Staff | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On January 18th, the Democratic Party Chair of the 13th Congressional District, Jonathan Kinloch, will go to trial on assault charges brought by a fellow Democratic Party member. In June of last year, an initial complaint was filed with the Detroit Police by Marie...
by Michigan Progressive Staff | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Several days ago, Michigan Progressive posted an article questioning Attorney General candidate Patrick Miles and his progressive credentials on LGBTQ issues. A review of his record revealed a pattern of behavior that raised serious questions about his positions on...
by Michigan Progressive Staff | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Ayman Khafagi This is a real question that emerged from our surreal circumstances. We have to begin by admitting that the answer is complex, and not a simple yes or no. To answer it completely, the original question needs to be broken down further. First, with whom...
