What's the Alternative?

For those who are in opposition to healthcare reform and a public option the question is: what’s the solution? In particular, what’s the solution for those who can’t afford health insurance? The U.S. Bureau of Labor reported that unemployment in the United States was at 10%, and in cities like Detroit it is reported to be at 27%. What insurance will these members of our society be able to afford if they are battling to provide for themselves and their families on unemployment assistance? [...]

US tightens grip on Iran, Michigan should follow suit

Congress’ HR 2194 sets firm sanctions against Iran. [...]

Uganda be Kidding Me

Uganda’s homophobia shines light on need for human rights and equality

As an African American, I feel that African-American history will be forever linked to the foundation of America, civil and human rights. Our story and the modern civil [...]

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Michigan’s world, impact expands farther than the Great Lakes

Sanctions, North Korea, two-state solutions, European Union, Iran, settlements are all terms that may blow by us in an average days work. Down within the communities that make up America’s vast [...]

Obama’s Healthcare Plan 101

According to CNN, “86.7 MILLION Americans were uninsured over the past two years”. This is nearly one-third of the American population, which in essence means a close friend or a relative does not have health coverage. You may be that [...]

John Conyers Kills “Black” Radio

As an artist and hip hop artist in particular, I feel radio is driven by corporations. My congressional representative John Conyers has passed a bill in Congress that has gotten much attention from my peers. US Bill H.R. 848 is [...]

No Time Like the Present

Congratulations Mr. Mayor. You have survived a campaign and an election that was a first in the City of Detroit.  Now that the citizens have spoken and you will be the Chief Executive for the next seven months we hope [...]