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Why We’re Suing the University of Michigan on Behalf of Banned Pro-Palestinian Protesters
by Ramis J. Wadood
The constitutional right to speak and protest freely is fundamental to a well-functioning democracy, particularly at public universities where diversity of thought, civic engagement, and vigorous debate about ideas…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell on the Presidential Pardon of Jan. 6 Felons, Executive Orders & Birthright Citizenship
by Rep. Debbie Dingell
It’s been quite a busy few days as we have witnessed the peaceful and calm transition of government between Administrations. As the Biden Administration ended and the Trump Administration began, there has been a…
Time for Congressional Term Limits
by Irv Karwick
83 percent of Americans agree!
Can you imagine that there would be anything that 83 percent of Americans, of all political persuasions, would agree upon?
Well, it is true and is confirmed from sources such as…
A2Politico: County Leaders Threw DEI Under the Bus With Hire of Derrick Jackson as Racial Equity Officer
by P.D. Lesko
Washtenaw County recently hired former Sheriff's Dept. employee Derrick Jackson as the County's Racial Equity Officer. He began the job on Dec. 16. Jackson's hire is proof positive that cronyism is still a very serious…
Current “Cheerleading” for Gazans is Not About Gaza; It’s About Jew-Hatred
by William Kennedy
Twenty-one years ago, in December, 2003 ("Second Intifada") a young Jewish DJ was murdered by his Muslim neighbor who later remarked, "I killed my Jew. I will go to heaven."
There were no less than three-hundred…
Michigan-OSU Post Game Brawl: Grad Level Immaturity, Michigan Players Should be Suspended
by Marty Warner
Can you stand one more comment about the now infamous brawl following the Michigan-OSU football game last Saturday? I live in a suburb of Columbus, but I am in no way a Buckeye fan. I didn’t study at The Ohio State…
The Election of Donald Trump Has Made Me a Stranger in My Own Country
by Lori Wojtowicz
Like so many, last Tuesday night brought little sleep, only a descent into despair. For me, it was not so much about political party or electing the first woman or the first black woman. It was about decency and the…
A2Politico: Threats Made Against The A2Indy– Huzzah For a Free Press!
by P.D. Lesko
Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) is a tool used to dissuade individual critics and the media from publicizing information, facts, investigations, that businesses, schools, non-profits and others would…
Election Day Endorsements: Let’s Vote for the Best of the Best
by P.D. Lesko
Since its inception, The A2Indy has never endorsed in any election. The newspaper has presented information about candidates, information about ballot proposals and urged its readers to inform themselves and then exercise…
Climate Democrats for Harris
by Katelyn Karwick, Eastern Michigan University Class of 2026
The climate crisis isn’t coming. It is here now. And it is impacting everything, from our lives andlivelihoods to our food systems and national security. And it impacts our…