Detroit ‘Autopsy:’ Suggested Reading
Detroit journalist Charlie LeDuff, whose recent book, “Detroit: An American Autopsy,” offers a streetwise view of crime, corruption and hidden heroism in his hometown, has one fan in high places: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. Snyder read the book and now...
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The General Motors (GM) world headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit’s ’24 Olympics Bid: Never Mind
Scratch the 2024 Olympic Games from Detroit’s list of concerns. Mayor Dave Bing announced that the Motor City can’t afford to host an event that would require at least $3 billion to operate. Detroit’s deficit hit nearly $327 million in...
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Michigan State Police in riot gear push back protestors who are blocking a street during a rally at the state Capitol to protest a vote on Right-to-Work legislation on Dec. 11, 2012 in Lansing.
Michigan’s Snyder Less Popular After Right-to-Work Bill
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s popularity has taken a beating since he backed a right-to-work bill during the legislature’s recent lame duck session. Republican Snyder’s approval rating dipped to 38 percent, with 56 percent of voters disapproving of his job performance,...
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An Etch A Sketch at FAO Schwarz in New York City.
Etch A Sketch: Voting Red or Blue
Remember the Romney campaign’s gaffe in March? Eric Fehrnstrom, an aide to the presidential candidate, made reference to an Etch A Sketch, the toy that lets one draw, shake, erase and start over with a blank screen. Problem was, the...
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