MDP Admits Systematic Discrimination Against New Members; Rules Committee Votes to Continue Discrimination

MDP Admits Systematic Discrimination Against New Members; Rules Committee Votes to Continue Discrimination

The Michigan Democratic Party Rules Committee met November 7th to address the proxy problem – the practice of sidelining elected human representatives present at meetings (alternates), in favor of unelected paper proxies (from absent delegates). Tim Hughes, long...
MDP Admits Systematic Discrimination Against New Members; Rules Committee Votes to Continue Discrimination

The Party Line #5: MDP Sabotages Proportional Voting

I am a Michigan Democratic Party member, serving on the State Central Committee and the State Party Rules Committee. Together with a coalition of many people from across the state, I am working to bring greater democracy, transparency, and inclusion to the Michigan...
MDP Admits Systematic Discrimination Against New Members; Rules Committee Votes to Continue Discrimination

MDP Leadership Breaks Rules, Steals DNC Delegates

I am a Michigan Democratic Party members, serving on the State Central Committee and the State Party Rules Committee. Together with a coalition of many people from across the state, I am working to bring greater democracy, transparency, and inclusion to Michigan...

Welcome to Michigan Progressive

Happy New Year, and welcome to the redesigned Michigan Progressive! I’m Liano Sharon, managing editor at Michigan Progressive. On behalf of the whole team here, thanks for dropping by, and please have a look around. We’re really excited about the new site and the new...
Patrick Miles and His Union Busting Law Firms

Patrick Miles and His Union Busting Law Firms

Patrick Miles is a “Democrat” running for Michigan Attorney General. He’s campaigning as a “progressive.” Unfortunately for him, some of us do research. In his previous run for Congress against Justin Amash (which he lost), Miles was...

Michigan Progressive is One Year Old!

We started Michigan Progressive one year ago to provide a platform for progressive voices in Michigan politics. In just a year, we have accomplished a lot. Our articles and blogs have been picked up and gotten coverage in the broader Michigan media. We’ve also...
Wow. Pat Miles Re-Reverses His Position On Asset Forfeiture

Patrick Miles Sets a Record for Flip-Flopping

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...