Tag Archives: Michigan

A Review of The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very good book that takes us through the failures exhibited by all levels of government in Flint, Michigan that led … Continue reading →

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The EPA Report on Flint Water

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

The story of the Flint water system, and how governmental action (and later inaction) created infrastructure that poisoned the residents of Flint by the supply of tainted water, has not only impacted the residents but has left a wide trail … Continue reading →

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The Automaton Factor: Zero Sum Politics

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

One of the more interesting political stories in the past two weeks has been the “right to work” controversy in Michigan, with the Republican Legislature there passing a (right to work)bill in the closing days of their session, and Republican … Continue reading →

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