Archive for the ‘Announcements’ Category

DoublePlus UnGood - Unicam Does NOT Get Signatures

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

Note: This Press Release comes from Joseph Lukasiewicz, Spokesperson for Unicameral Michigan NEWS RELEASE Regretfully, I must report that, despite a truly remarkable effort by state-wide volunteers, we did not make our goal in securing the needed signatures for our initiative petition drive to abolish the Michigan State Senate. ...

DoublePlus UnGood - SOS/TABOR Has Enough Signatures

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Cathleen has a nice post up on the wicked wicked badness of the Screw Our State initiative.

Happy 4th of July!

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Have a safe & happy holiday, everyone.

Owosso Group To Form “Wall Of Love” At Funeral Today

Friday, June 30th, 2006

What started as an idea on this Shianet Forum thread has turned into an organized media event. From ABC News: Members of the Westboro Baptist Church out of Topeka, Kansas are expected to protest Friday at the funeral of Lance Corporal Brandon Webb. The group claims that ...

Christinebarry.com Newsletter

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

I am pleased to announce that I am now offering a weekly newsletter, which will be sent out every Sunday. The newsletter will contain a summary of recent posts, and news on upcoming articles. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you can sign up using the ...

Judy Ford To Speak

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Judy Ford will be speaking tomorrow night (Tuesday, June 27) at the Shiawassee County Democratic Party meeting. Judy is the Democratic candidate for State House - 85th District. The Shiawassee Dems meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Corunna City Hall. Doors open at 6:30 and ...

Lt. Governor John Cherry In Curwood Parade Today

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

Lt. Governor John Cherry will be participating in the Curwood Festival Parade this afternoon. This was a last minute addition and a pleasant surprise for Shiawassee Democrats. Please head down to Owosso and show your support for him & for our other Democratic candidates. You can visit his website ...

Job Posting - Michigan Democratic Party

Wednesday, March 1st, 2006

Webmaster Michigan Democratic Party EMPLOYER: Michigan Democratic Party POSITION: Webmaster REPORTS TO: Director of Internet Operations LOCATED IN: Lansing, MI RESPONSIBILITIES: Make daily website updates to keep the site fresh and interesting, including basic copy writing, photo editing and HTML coding. Creating website graphics with a consistent look and feel as necessary. Suggest ...

Site Announcement

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006

I have added an 'about this site' section, which should answer some questions about me, my articles, etc.

Upcoming Site - Devos Lies on Blogspot

Saturday, January 7th, 2006

http://devoslies.blogspot.com I don't normally recommend a site until it has content, but I'm looking forward to this one. As many of you know, Dick DeVos will most likely be the Republican challenger to Governor Granholm this year. Dick and his wife Betsy ran afoul with Republicans in Shiawassee by ...

Stacey Tallitsch Launches New Yahoo Group - Bare Naked Truth

Thursday, January 5th, 2006

In America’s fallible pursuit to find its Imperial feet across the oil-laden countries of the world, the rhetoric of the Religious Right says the United States is a “Christian Nation.” Theirs is a world of lies and deceit with an orgy of biblical idolatry and historical fabrications toward the quest ...

Letter To Editor, Argus Press

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

This letter was published in the Argus Press of Tuesday, January 3, 2006. A bum connection Be advised that if you are a business owner hoping to get a fast Internet connection line run into your facility, I recommend you do not go through AT&T or Verizon. I operated a ...

Conyers Explanation Expanded Medicare for All

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Dear Friends, U.S. health care is rich in resources. Hospitals and sophisticated equipment abound; even many rural areas boast well-equipped facilities. Most physicians and nurses are superbly trained; dedication to patients the norm. Our research output is prodigious. And we fund health care far more generously than any other nation. ...

DO YOU FEEL A DRAFT ? ?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Casualties mount…Recruiting lags… DO YOU FEEL A DRAFT ? ? - What's already in place? - How to help youth protect their rights to conscientious objection. Free Public Program J.E. McNeil, attorney and Ex. Director Center on Conscience and War, Washington, D.C. Friday, Jan. 13, 7:00pm St. Mark's Episcopal Church 2272 Collingwood, Toledo Free, secure parking Sponsored by: NW ...

Protest Those That Hate … Thursday Night On MSU’s Campus

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Women's basketball -- Penn State V MSU, Jan 5th at 7PM. Doors open 1 1/2 hours before game time. It is best to get there early. Small signs are appropriate....Rainbow and or lavender apparel Rocks! Rene Portland, coach of the Penn State Women's Basketball Team does not approve ...

Is Michigan Next? Ohio Vote Fraud and the Diebold Debacle

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

Sunday, January 8, East Lansing, 1:30 - 3:30 PM, Unitarian Church Social Hall, 855 Grove Street, (one block east of Abbott, about 2/3 mile north from the intersection of East Grand River Ave., Michigan Ave, and Abbott, on MSU's northern border of campus. On the ground floor -enter from ...

Town Hall Forum On The War In Iraq

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

St. John's United Church of Christ Pastor, John Downing, has graciously offered his church for Shiawassee County’s Town Hall Meeting on Ending the War in Iraq. John is a Marine and peace activist. He has had children fighting in the war in Iraq. Shiawassee County Veterans For Peace and Sojourners ...

Stacey Tallitsch, Pro Lib Dem, On Ed Schultz Today

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

Listen to The Ed Schultz radio Show today with guest host Tony Trupiano. Listen live 3-6pm EST: http://www.bigeddieradio.com/ Tony's guest today will be Stacey Tallitsch, the hurricane candidate from Louisiana's First District whose new book "Bare Naked Truth: on the Religious Right" (see - http://www.barenakedtruth.net) speaks out against the American Teleban trying to ...

Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 25th, 2005

I'm going to be changing the design of the site tonight. Please pardon the mess if you happen to stop by during the next hour or so ...

Un Poco de Todo

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

I haven’t had much blogging time in the last couple of weeks … I’ve been working quite a bit, and of course the holidays are taking up some of my time too. Additionally, I’ve started some other blogging projects, which are all very exciting. They’ll launch in January. ...