Did Obama take the “first Muslim senator” title from Michigan’s El-Sayed?
Abdul El-Sayed and former President Barack Obama have both been associated with political firsts. El-Sayed’s claim to be the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, though, depends in part on treating an earlier remark by Obama as a verbal slip. First Muslim senator El-Sayed defeated former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race […]
Michigan’s season has been thrown off course by a poor offense
Michigan Football’s Lost Season This year, FBS teams have averaged a play length of about 5.9 yards. Interestingly, there’s one team that hasn’t allowed any opponent to reach even 5 yards per play in a single game. However, that team, Michigan, saw its playoff hopes dashed yesterday with a third loss of the season, even […]
Timing issue: NCAA states officials mishandled replay process in Michigan’s victory against Western Michigan
Michigan Game Controversy Raises Questions It seems that if officials had adhered to the proper protocols during the controversial ending of the Western Michigan versus Michigan game earlier this month, the Wolverines would be dealing with a loss instead of a win. The conclusion of what many are calling one of the most chaotic games […]
“Disturbs Me Significantly”: Michigan’s Democratic Attorney General Criticizes Abdul El-Sayed for His Comment
The leading law enforcement figure in Michigan has criticized her own party’s Senate candidate for justifying a terrorist attack on a Jewish synagogue. Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is Jewish herself, expressed her concerns about Abdul El-Sayed’s remarks regarding the March attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township during an interview on “The […]
Rogers holds a small advantage over El-Sayed, but there are concerning signs in Michigan’s Senate race.
Recent polling suggests that the Democratic Party’s efforts to gain control of the U.S. Senate may not be well-supported by voters in Michigan come Election Day. Republican Mike Rogers currently holds a slight edge over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Additional findings from polls indicate that Democrats traditionally have higher engagement in elections, which could influence […]
Tommy Tuberville’s Senate standstill highlights the risks in Michigan’s important election.
I don’t usually focus on criticizing Republican senators, but there was a notable instance in February 2023 when Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville decided to put a hold on military promotions. This block was his response to the Pentagon’s policy allowing military personnel to use travel funds for reproductive health care across state lines. As a […]
Trump Requests FBI to Look into ‘Major Evidence of Fraud’ in Michigan’s 2020 Election
Trump Calls for DOJ Investigation into Michigan Voter Fraud Allegations Former President Donald Trump urged the Department of Justice to probe claims of voter fraud in Michigan during the 2020 election. He revealed in a speech Thursday evening that the FBI had identified criminal activity, which he claims was suppressed by the Biden administration. In […]
Sherrone Moore was advised by Michigan’s athletic director not to go on the trip with Paige Shiver in 2024.
Investigation into University of Michigan’s Athletic Department Uncovers Alarming Allegations A recent investigation by Jenner & Block into the University of Michigan’s athletic department has raised serious concerns, particularly surrounding athletic director Ward Manuel. Allegations emerged regarding an inappropriate relationship between Manuel, former football coach Sherone Moore, and ex-football staff member Paige Shiver. The findings […]
Young brothers campaigned to eliminate Michigan’s fee for minors running lemonade stands.
When life hands you lemons, why not make lemonade? That’s exactly what three young brothers from Michigan did—they took their fight against a hefty $400 license fee for their lemonade stand to the state capitol. The Mielke brothers, Ethan, 13, Seth, 11, and Jonathan, 8, found out last summer that they needed a permit from […]
Court Prevents DOJ from Inspecting Michigan’s Voter Rolls for Fraud
Federal Appeals Court Blocks DOJ from Accessing Michigan Voter Registry A federal appeals court has decided against allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to inspect Michigan’s voter registry for signs of fraud. In a close 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that the Trump administration was misusing Title III […]