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Michigan Delegate Selection Plan Violates DNC Rules
DNC Delegate Selection Rule 10.b requires that “membership on the State Party Committee is apportioned on the basis of population and/or some measure of Democratic strength.” The Michigan Democratic Party State Central Committee does not meet this requirement. Approximately 90 members were added who were not apportioned on that basis. Adding 90 members increases SCC membership by 52%. Put another way, a full third (34%) of current SCC members do not meet the requirements of DNC Delegate Selection Rule 10.b.
The Iowa Debacle – What it Means for Michigan
Progressives need to join the Michigan Democratic Party in massive numbers, by April 15th (signup link below). They need to show up to their congressional district conventions in overwhelming numbers on May 16th. That’s the only way to ensure the most dedicated supporters are elected national delegates. Strong supporters need to run, so their candidate has a group of dedicated delegates who will stick with them through however many ballots – until their candidate wins or says stop.
This is about challenging established power. We need people willing to stand up to power. People who are ready to hold their ground and push back. People who are ready, willing, and able to fight, to challenge power and stay the course until we win.
MDP Voids Recording Ban, Dodges Discrimination Question
At the December 7th MDP State Central Committee meeting, the establishment pushed through an amendment to the bylaws banning recording any meeting, of any party organization, without prior written permission of the state party chair. On December 20th two appeals were...
The Rogan Endorsement
Joe Rogan endorsed Bernie Sanders and immediately a certain section of the left went ballistic. Then, of course, neo-liberals and corporatists jumped on the outrage bandwagon - and the media happily ate up the controversy. I’m not a Rogan fan, far from it. The only...
Still Breaking Rules
Should we expect the MDP to follow any of its rules? December 20th, I filed two appeals with the MDP regarding the recently voted on Video, Audio and Still Photography Ban. The first appeal was regarding the fact that the ban is, in and of itself, discriminatory to...
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#1 - Recreational Marijuana & Proposal 1 (w/Jamie Lowell, Gillian Dawson & Shauna McNally)
Dec 29, 2018 • 56:16
On this State of the Revolution, Liano Sharon and guest host Dr. Shauna McNally discuss Proposal 1 (recreational marijuana) with guests Gillian Dawson (Michigan Democratic Party Cannabis Caucus Chair) and Jaime Lowell (MI Legalize board member and co-author of Prop 1). State of the Revolution is a weekly broadcast bringing…
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#2 - MI Gubernatorial Election 2018 (w/Jennifer Kurland, Ayman Khafagi & Tanya Sharon)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:34:24
On this State of the Revolution, Liano Sharon and guest host Tanya Sharon discuss the 2018 gubernatorial election in Michigan with guests Jennifer Kurland (Green Party candidate for governor) and Dr. Ayman Khafagi (vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus) who argues the leftist case for supporting Gretchen…
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#3 - Proposal 2: Ending Gerrymandering (w/Walt Sorg & Steve Monti)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:06:47
On this State of the Revolution, Walt Sorg (Voters Not Politicians co-founder) and Steve Monti (Lansing progressive activist) join Liano Sharon to discuss Ballot Proposal 18-2. State of the Revolution is a weekly broadcast bringing you stories from grassroots activists, discussions of big ideas and current events, with a focus…
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#4 - Proposal 3: Promote the Vote (w/Fred Fry & Kelly Collison)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:28:49
On this State of the Revolution, Fred Fry (Promote the Vote volunteer) and Kelly Collison (Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus chair) join Liano Sharon to discuss Ballot Proposal 18-3 (increase voter access). State of the Revolution is a weekly broadcast bringing you stories from grassroots activists, discussions of big ideas…
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#6 - Midterms, Moving Forward (w/Yousef Rabhi, Desirae Simmons & Hudson Villeneuve)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:35:55
On this State of the Revolution, State Representative Yousef Rabhi, Desirae Simmons (former independent city council candidate), and Hudson Villeneuve (NextGen organizer) join Liano Sharon to discuss the recent midterm elections and where we go from here. State of the Revolution is a weekly broadcast bringing you stories from grassroots…
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#7 - Our Shifting Political Landscape (w/Mark Grebner)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:13:13
On this State of the Revolution, Mark Grebner (Michigan polling and election statistics analyst) joins Liano Sharon to discuss data, cultural changes, party politics, and what they mean for future elections. Get the extended version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/michiganprogressive. State…
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#8 - Organizing the Green New Deal (w/Sunrise Movement & Andrew Nowicki)
Dec 29, 2018 • 57:39
On this State of the Revolution, Sunrise Movement organizers Shelby and Nicholas join Liano Sharon and environmental educator Andrew Nowicki to discuss the Green New Deal. Learn more about Sunrise at https://www.sunrisemovement.org/. Get the extended version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/michiganprogressive.…
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#9 - MI Republicans Disdain Democracy (w/Kelly Collison & Zackary Reinhardt)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:02:52
On this State of the Revolution, Kelly Collison and Zackary Reihnhardt join Liano Sharon to talk Michigan lame-duck, the upcoming Michigan Democratic Party elections, and potential 2020 presidential candidates. Get the extended version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/michiganprogressive. State of the…
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#10 - Now That Marijuana's Legal... (w/Ryan Basore)
Dec 29, 2018 • 1:06:52
On this State of the Revolution, Liano Sharon and Samuel Klahn discuss the protests in France, the Senate vote to end US support for the war in Yemen, Michigan’s lame-duck session, and talk to Ryan Basore about the future of marijuana policy. Get the full version of this episode and…
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#11 - County Government, Local Politics & Injured Water Fowl (w/Jason Morgan)
Dec 30, 2018 • 1:15:11
On this State of the Revolution, Liano Sharon and Leaha Dotson discuss housing affordability, the Michigan legislature’s lame duck debacle, and talk with Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Morgan about County government and local politics. Get the full version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a patron…