Articles tagged: election
COLUMN: Fears & Hopes: Failure of representative government?
Posted: Nov 07, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing fears and hopes about the election. Millions cheered! But, millions ... Read more »
recipe: Blue cornmeal pancakes with red raspberry sauce will get you through Election Day
Posted: Nov 06, 2012It's Election Day, finally. After days, weeks, months, and years — a seeming eternity — of positioning, pontificating, polling and pomposity, today is the day we get to choose regents, congressmen, and judges. Oh, yeah ... Read more »
Satchel's BBQ to offer free sandwiches on November 7 if voters defeat Proposal 6
Posted: Nov 06, 2012Hugh Morgan, owner of Satchel’s BBQ in Ann Arbor, doesn't describe himself as a political guy. He’s a barbecue guy, and his staff will tell you that Morgan preaches about the importance of keeping your ... Read more »
COLUMN: Election 2012: Race penalty or religion penalty?
Posted: Oct 22, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing election penalties. Election Day is two weeks from tomorrow. Tonight ... Read more »
COLUMN: Election 2012: Debates or American Idol auditions?
Posted: Oct 05, 2012A more-than-life-size monument to the first of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas on Aug. 21, 1858. A crowd of 10,000 showed up to hear the candidates debate for a seat in ... Read more »
COLUMN: Election 2012: Expecting Pinocchio politics tonight?
Posted: Oct 03, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing the upcoming election. Do politicians tell the truth? The whole ... Read more »
COLUMN: Election 2012: Are you a 'for' or 'against' voter?
Posted: Oct 01, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing the upcoming election. Fewer than 1,000 hours remain until the ... Read more »
UPDATED: Turnout about average, as Ypsilanti voters decide fate of two tax proposals
Posted: May 08, 2012Just over 1,100 Ypsilanti voters had cast their ballots by 2:30 p.m. today in a special election to decide two tax issues, including the implementation of a city income tax. Read more »
OPINION: This time it's different - vote 'yes' on the Ypsilanti tax proposals
Posted: Apr 30, 2012Five years ago, I was a leading opponent of the City Income Tax (CIT). But that was then, this is now. The projected increase in tax revenues without the CIT never materialized. If we had ... Read more »
Pete Hoekstra, Herman Cain return to Ypsilanti Township's Big Sky Diner
Posted: Feb 23, 2012At Ypsilanti Township’s Big Sky Diner on Thursday afternoon, Dennis Bozung wore a T-shirt with a red circle and cross over Barack Obama’s name. Below it, the shirt read “End the Obamination 2012” and “Vote ... Read more »
OPINION: Let's help the far right run the Republican Party off a cliff - vote for Santorum in Michigan's GOP primary
Posted: Feb 23, 2012First: eight years of Republican lies and hypocrisy under Bush and Tom Delay. Now: four years of GOP dedication to shooting down Obama, no matter how many Americans are caught in the "friendly fire." Read more »
2 new Michigan polls show tight Romney-Santorum race
Posted: Feb 22, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Opinion: City Council candidate Jane Lumm has worked to preserve Huron Hills golf course
Posted: Oct 22, 2011For the past four years, only one candidate for City Council in Ward 2, Jane Lumm, has worked tirelessly and with perseverance to preserve Huron Hills. Jane recognized the beauty of Huron Hills, its enduring ... Read more »
OPINION: Neal Elyakin is a thinker and doer who belongs on City Council
Posted: Jul 28, 2011Having worked for the city of Ann Arbor for nearly 13 years, I experienced first hand what kind of people made the best council members. They are those who listen, who ask straight-forward questions, who ... Read more »
OPINION: Mike Anglin deserves re-election to the City Council
Posted: Jul 24, 2011Mike has shown a knowledge and commitment to maintaining Ann Arbor's special qualities by supporting the parks, trees and the neighborhoods. We fully endorse Mike Anglin for 5th Ward Council and encourage our neighbors in ... Read more »
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