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Candidates Discuss Issues Facing GRPS at Board of Education Forum
As part of Mediamouse.org's commitment to cover local elections and specifically candidate forums, Mediamouse.org attended last night's Board of Education election forum and summarized the questions asked of the candidates and their responses.
Posted on March 28, 2008 3:05 PM in Features
Michigan Senator Carl Levin and the Israeli Lobby
Michigan Senator Carl Levin is up for reelection this year. As is the case with any Senatorial reelection campaign--even one which is not being seriously contested--Levin will be raising money for his campaign. However, what will likely be overlooked by both the corporate media and many of Levin's progressive supporters is that the Senator is one of the leading recipients of money from the Israeli Lobby.
Posted on February 13, 2008 1:28 PM in Features
ACTIVATE Statement on the Elections
ACTIVATE--an antiwar group in Grand Rapids--has released a statement challenging people to think about the role of elections in both our movements and in society and how we can use elections to facilitate discussion and action around social change.
Posted on January 22, 2008 1:11 PM in Features
Introducing: Election Watch
Starting today, Media Mouse and the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy (GRIID) have added a new feature to our website called Election Watch. Election Watch is designed to help readers sift through all the hype and punditry that surrounds...
Posted on January 10, 2008 4:36 PM in Features
Presidential Debates Announced; Debate Process Ignored
On Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Press reported that the schedule for the 2008 presidential debates has been determined. However, the Press failed to report on who sets the debates, who is included in the debates, and who funds them.
Posted on November 21, 2007 11:53 PM in Features
2nd Ward Commission Candidates Respond to Green Party Questionnaire
2nd Ward City Commission candidates Ruth Kelly and David LaGrand recently responded to a Green Party of Kent County candidate questionnaire seeking responses on questions pertaining to the Party's "Four Pillars" of "Grassroots Democracy, Social and Economic Justice, Ecological Wisdom, and Nonviolence."
Posted on October 30, 2007 10:39 AM in Features
DNC Chair Howard Dean Speaks at Hope College
Today, DNC Chairman Howard Dean spoke at Holland's Hope College about the Democratic Party, faith, and politics. Much of the speech focused on the Democrats' efforts at reaching out to the faith community, but Dean also took questions on the Iraq War and other issues.
Posted on October 29, 2007 4:31 PM in Features
Erik Prince and his Family Significant Backers of Republican Politicians from Michigan
Blackwater USA founder Erik Prince has been a significanter supporter of the Republican Party, continuing a legacy of generous giving to the Republicans by the Prince family. For decades, the family has given significantly to Michigan and national political causes.
Posted on October 14, 2007 4:26 PM in Features
Controversial Representative Heavily Supported by PAC Money
Representative David Agema--who has drawn criticism for controversial statements calling for teachers to be armed to reduce threats of terrorism and school shootings and immigration--has been heavily supported by PACs according to a review of campaign finance records.
Posted on October 1, 2007 4:32 PM in Features
Grand Rapids Mayoral Candidate Debate Viewable Online
The Grand Rapids mayoral debate that aired on July 17, 2007 on GRTV is available online. The video features candidates George Heartwell, Jackie Miller, James Rinck, and Rick Tormala--taking questions from the television audience.
Posted on August 3, 2007 2:14 PM in Features
Giuliani Addresses Crime, Terrorism, and Immigration at Grand Rapids Campaign Stop
On Thursday, Republican presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke in Grand Rapids. He mentioned September 11 a total of five times in his seventeen-minute speech and pledged to aggressively fight terrorism and undocumented immigration.
Posted on June 8, 2007 6:36 PM in Features
Benton Harbor Community Organizer Sentenced to One Year in Jail, 5 Years on Probation
Community organizer Edward Pinkney was sentenced to one-year in jail yesterday stemming from allegations of voter fraud in a case that highlighted the racial and economic disparities between Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.
Posted on May 15, 2007 8:50 AM in Features
Professor offers a Critical Look at the New Left in Latin America
On Thursday, University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Patrick Barrett delivered a lecture on "The New Latin American Left." Barrett examined the rise of the New Left in recent years, its successes, and its ongoing challenges.
Posted on April 13, 2007 3:25 PM in Features
McCain Expected to Promote his Iraq War Policy and the Ongoing Occupation of Iraq in Michigan Campaign Stops
On Thursday, Republican Senator John McCain will start two days of campaign stops in Michigan. McCain, who recently delivered a major policy speech calling for the continued occupation of Iraq, will likely make similar statements at his Michigan appearences.
Posted on April 12, 2007 4:42 PM in Features
Reporter Discusses 2006 Gubernatorial Election in Grand Rapids
The Progressive Women's Alliance hosted a speech by Lansing political reporter Tim Skubik during which he discusses the 2006 elections, generally focusing on "politics" rather than substance.
Posted on February 21, 2007 8:52 PM in Features
Campaign Finance Reports Show Majority of Proposal 2 Funding came from Outside Michigan
A review of data from campaign finance data filed with the Michigan Secretary of State shows that the majority of funding for the anti-affirmative action Proposal 2 came from out of state, in addition to showing yet another tie to between the Intiative and the racist right.
Posted on February 13, 2007 11:42 PM in Features
Local Corporate Media Discusses their 2006 Election Coverage
Yesterday at the Press Club at the University Club of Grand Rapids, representatives from the local television, radio, and print media outlets discussed their coverage of the 2006 elections. The forum contained a number of interesting statements from the corporate media about how they view their work.
Posted on January 25, 2007 8:58 PM in Features
DeVos Founded Voucher Group Accused of Breaking Wisconsin Election Law
A pro-voucher organization founded by Dick DeVos, the former Republican candidate for governor and a longtime supporter of the religious right, will likely be investigated for violating Wisconsin election law following a complaint filed on Friday.
Posted on December 16, 2006 9:51 PM in Features
Fight to save affirmative action continues
Despite the passage of Proposal 2, activists continue to organize to protect affirmative action in the state of Michigan, with multiple lawsuits aiming to prevent the implementation of Proposal 2.
Posted on November 20, 2006 12:45 PM in Features
Proposal 2 Passes in Michigan; Other Rightwing Ballot Initiatives Passed Around the Country
Yesterday voters in Michigan approved a ban on affirmative action programs. The vote was heavily skewed along racial lines, with the majority of white voters approving the ban while people of color overwhelmingly opposed it. The passage of Proposal 2 and other rightwing ballot initiatives across the country overshadow the "victories" being claimed by Democrats and progressives.
Posted on November 8, 2006 9:14 PM in Features
2006 Michigan Election Results for Statewide and Grand Rapids Area Races
Election results for statewide and local posts.
Posted on November 8, 2006 9:33 AM in Features
Local News Media fails to provide voters with adequate information for November 7 Election
According to numbers compiled by the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy (GRIID), if voters were relying on the Grand Rapids Press or the 3 Grand Rapids based TV stations for information on candidates and ballot proposals, they will have limited information when going to the polls on Tuesday.
Posted on November 6, 2006 1:14 PM in Features
Michigan Ballot Proposals: Language, Summaries, and Opposition
There are five ballot proposals before voters on Tuesday, some of which have received little attention in the corporate press. Media Mouse has compiled a short rundown of what the proposals are and who is funding them.
Posted on November 6, 2006 8:26 AM in Features
Congressional Candidates at Hard Times Café
Two United States Congressional candidates in the 3rd District, Rodger Gurk of the Green Party and Jeff Steinport of the Libertarian Party, recently spoke with residents of the Heartside neighborhood. Republican incumbent Vern Ehlers and Democratic challenger Jim Rinck did not respond to the invitation.
Posted on November 3, 2006 9:09 PM in Features
Candidate Forums to be Televised; Available in MP3 Format
Over the weekend candidate forums will air for several races, allowing voters the opportunity to see where major party candidates stand on a variety of issues. MP3 audio files of the forums have also been posted online. Additionally, a "Meet the Candidates" program featuring Green Party candidates will also air over the weekend.
Posted on November 2, 2006 7:42 PM in Features
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