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Freedom of speech and religious expression
Last week, two religious scenes were placed on the capital lawn in Lansing to celebrate the holiday season. One was the traditional Christmas nativity scene ...
William Crandell, Author at Leader Publications
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On legal discrimination
Last week the Michigan State House passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA, which allows for someone to discriminate against others based on their ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, December 11, 2014 8:00 am
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Lack of state funding is hurting the homeless
I remember back in 2011 when Governor Snyder and the state Republicans decided to make draconian cuts to Michigan’s welfare system and unemployment benefits. At ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, December 4, 2014 8:19 am
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Why Michigan should support gay marriage
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that ...
by William Crandell, Friday, November 28, 2014 12:16 pm
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Boycott Walmart on Black Friday
Once again this year the employees of over 2,000 Walmart stores will hold a wage protest on Black Friday. The workers are calling for not ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:50 am
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Republican takeover will not help progress
With the results of last week’s election the people of America have made it clear that they want change. They no longer want a government ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:39 am
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Republican takeover will not help progress
With the results of last week’s election the people of America have made it clear that they want change. They no longer want a government ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:36 am
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The problem with prescription drug prices
Recently, I had a long talk with my pharmacist about imported over-the-counter and generic prescription drugs, most notably the drugs that are imported from India.
by William Crandell, Friday, November 7, 2014 9:21 am
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Let the police control the guns
In Texas, a group of gun rights extremists known as Open Carry Texas have been carrying their rifles into businesses to make the case for ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:59 am
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I’m a Democrat, not a socialist
I’ve been accused by some of my conservative readers of being a socialist, even though I don’t consider myself a socialist. I am a progressive ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:44 am
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Beware of the Tea Party
It’s no secret that the Tea Party has been attempting to highjack the Republican Party.
by William Crandell, Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:26 am
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Conspiracy theories dangerous for society
Conspiracy theories seem to be as American as apple pie.
by William Crandell, Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:40 am
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In regards to National Nurses Week
Last week was National Nurses Week and even though our nation’s caregivers appreciate the gifts and other gestures of appreciation it was also a wonderful ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:26 am
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Politicians should do the right thing
As some of you may know the State of Michigan allows employers to fire people from their job for their sexual preference.
by William Crandell, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:17 am
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Sunshine Promise will keep politicians honest
These days, transparency in our government is more important than ever. With the injection of big corporate money into politics, good old fashion ethics in ...
by William Crandell, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:37 pm
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Young people leaving Michigan
According to recent studies conducted by The Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, young people are fleeing Michigan at an alarming rate. ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:19 am
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Time for a fair minimum wage
Last week Senate Republicans voted to block the Paycheck Fairness Act for a third time and refused to allow the act to even be debated ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:36 am
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Time for Americans to get to work on saving unions
It’s been a year since “Right to Work” or “Right to Work for Less” was implemented in the state of Michigan and it has done ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, April 3, 2014 9:29 am
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Michigan must help working mothers
Like most people, whenever I hear the term “minimum-wage earner” I think of some high school kid working at a fast food restaurant.
by William Crandell, Thursday, March 27, 2014 9:20 am
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Asian Carp threaten our way of life
Protecting our environment has been on the agenda for both political parties for many years. Even though the groups disagree on the level of environmental ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:00 am
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William Crandell: Keep Super PACs out of Michigan
Many Democrats are saddened by the fact that U.S. Sen. Carl Levin will be retiring after the completion of this term in office. Sen. Levin ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, February 20, 2014 5:35 pm
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Road crews will face a challenge in spring
Recently while driving along US 31 between Berrien Springs and Niles it felt as if my car was going to be rattled apart by potholes. ...
by William Crandell, Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:43 am
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William Crandell: From the ground up
Recently a good friend and fellow Democrat sent me an email concerning what he called living room meetings.
by William Crandell, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:52 pm
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William Crandell: The chokehold on our nation
I think the single most important obstacle that our great democracy is currently facing is the inability for our politicians to compromise.
by William Crandell, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 8:16 pm
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William Crandell: As great as we say we are
For too long, this country has been held hostage by the insurance industry.
