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Lost chance for school desegregation led to today’s woes

February 14, 2011 By John Rummel

A landmark 1974 Supreme Court case was a failed opportunity to strike a blow at school segregation in Michigan and around the nation, and we continue to suffer the consequences.

Michigan deficit plan: Raise taxes on poor

February 2, 2011 By John Rummel

Going after those on the low end of the economic ladder, Republicans in the Michigan Legislature want to eliminate the Earned Income Tax Credit for the working poor.

Segregated housing rooted in government policy, panel shows

January 24, 2011 By John Rummel

"From Redlining to White Flight, the History of Housing Segregation and the Importance of Regionalism" presented shocking details of how government and industry played a big role in segregating neighborhoods and schools.

Michigan governor goes down old, no-solution path

January 20, 2011 By John Rummel

Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State address last night showed that his drive to "reinvent" Michigan is neither new nor a balm for this crisis-weary state.

Where are the jobs? Angry workers put Pulte CEO on the run

December 22, 2010 By John Rummel

TROY, Mich. - PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas ran for cover when he heard labor and community folks were going to show up at his fancy luncheon - but 300 came anyway, demanding jobs.