Discovery of ‘ghost ship’ schooner that sank 140 years ago in Lake Michigan
Discovery of Historic “Ghost Ship” Wreck After 140 Years After 140 years, the wreck of a cargo schooner known as the “ghost ship” has been found off the Wisconsin coast. The vessel, named FJ King, sank during a violent storm, and its remains were discovered on June 28 by a team led by researcher Brandon […]
Office Depot under pressure to face boycott after Michigan location reportedly declined to print poster for Charlie Kirk vigil
Office Depot Faces Backlash for Refusal to Print Vigil Poster Office Depot is encountering a wave of criticism and calls for a boycott after a location in Michigan reportedly declined to print a poster for a vigil honoring the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Matthew Deperno, a Republican activist and lawyer, shared that he placed […]
Court Rules that Michigan City’s Decision Not to Display LGBTQ Pride Flags is Constitutional
Hamtramck Flag Policy Upheld by Federal Judge A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, regarding its recent policy that bans all private flag displays. In June 2023, the Hamtramck City Council passed a resolution that restricts which flags can be flown on city property. According to this policy, only […]
Michigan Professor Claims Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is a ‘Answer’ to ‘Violent Rhetoric’
University Professor Comments on Assassination of Charlie Kirk Charles HF Davis, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, stated on Thursday that the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was, in his view, a “resolution” to the “violent rhetoric” being expressed by those who have been empowered. His research is […]
Michigan City’s Prohibition on LGBTQI+ Flags on Public Property Maintained
Ruling on LGBTQI+ Flag Exclusion in Hamtramck A U.S. District Judge ruled on Monday that the exclusion of the LGBTQI+ flag from public property displays in cities around the Detroit area does not violate the Constitution. Judge David Lawson dismissed a case involving Hamtramck, which came about two years after the city council decided to […]
City in Michigan could prohibit LGBTQ+ flags on public property, judge decides
Michigan May Restrict LGBTQ+ Flags on Public Property A federal judge has ruled that Michigan can create policies that might prevent LGBTQ+ flags from being displayed on public land. On Monday, US District Judge David Lawson dismissed a case involving the city of Hamtramck, which had previously decided to permit only five specific flags, including […]
Michigan judge appointed by Democrats dismisses all charges against 15 alternate electors from the 2020 election
Charges Dropped Against Alternate Electors in Michigan Fifteen Republicans who attempted to overturn the 2020 election results are now free of legal worries after a judge appointed by the Democrats dismissed all charges against them on Tuesday. District Judge Kristen Simmons stated that prosecutors did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate eight counts of forgery […]
Michigan police department encounters quick criticism over suggested Arabic-language badge
Controversy Over Proposed Police Patch in Michigan The Michigan State Police Department generated significant backlash recently by introducing a new patch for officers featuring Arabic text, only to retract it shortly after. This decision stirred emotions across the state. Last week, the Dearborn Heights Police Department ignited the controversy when it shared a mock version […]
Judge dismisses charges against pro-Trump Michigan ‘fake electors’
A judge dismissed charges against 15 defendants in Michigan on Tuesday, after questioning the legitimacy of their electoral actions and asserting the individuals had a constitutional right to seek relief. District Judge Kristen D. Simmons noted that one of the defendants, while attempting to challenge former President Biden’s 2020 election victory, believed himself entitled to […]
Judge Dismisses Michigan 2020 ‘Fake Electors’ Case as a Constitutional Right
Michigan Judge Dismisses Charges Against “Fake Electors” A judge in Michigan has dropped charges against 15 individuals accused of acting as “fake electors” for Donald Trump during the 2020 election. Michigan’s Democratic Attorney General, Dana Nessel, had previously moved forward with legal action despite Trump losing to Joe Biden. In 2023, 16 people were identified […]