Essays and Opinions

Michigan Democratic Party Convention
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Hello fellow Democrats!

Hello to the members of the party that fights for jobs and working families. The party of Main Street. The party of tolerance and inclusion. The party of environmental protection.

We are not active in politics because we seek power or to enrich ourselves and our friends. We are in politics because we believe we can make life better for the people. We believe in a government that does what it can to ensure every American can pursue what we all want: a decent living, a comfortable home in a secure neighborhood, good schools and a better future for our children. And not since the 1930s has our nation been more in need of our party's philosophy.

By State Senator Gilda Z. Jacobs
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

This year Royal Oak will host the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival. What once created excitement has now generated controversy and concern because of a change in festival policy that allows anyone with a permit to carry their holstered gun in plain sight. According to the law, this is their right. I do not believe, however, that carrying guns at a festival like this one is a good idea and that is why I am introducing legislation to change the law.

By Mark Brewer, MDP Chair
Wednesday, August 4, 2010

What an exciting primary election night. We had two great candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor in House Speaker Andy Dillon and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. Both ran great campaigns and both should be proud.

Congratulations to Virg Bernero on his victory. It's time for us now to all rally behind him and win this November.

By U.S. Representative Gary Peters
Friday, August 6, 2010

As you likely know, my opponent for the general election in November has officially been selected—and you won’t believe the sort of things he’s saying. At first we worried that my opponent would be so out of touch with Oakland County he’d want to take us back to the same failed policies that caused the economic meltdown—but it is far worse than that.

By U.S. Senator Carl Levin
Thursday, August 5, 2010

I was delighted to cast my vote this afternoon in favor of the confirmation of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court.

At a time when the discussion of our legal system is so often dominated by ideological labels, Elena Kagan will bring years of practical, pragmatic experience to our highest court. She is extraordinarily well qualified and will bring a valuable new perspective to the court.

By Gary Peters, U.S. Representative, MI 9th District
Sunday, July 4, 2010

As we spend time with friends and family over this 4th of July weekend, please take a moment to remember the brave men and women who fought to win our nation’s liberty and independence. Without their innumerable sacrifices, we would not be able to cherish and enjoy the great freedoms of our nation.

By Carl Levin, U.S. Senate
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

I thought you might be interested in my public comments this afternoon on President Obama's decision to accept General McChrystal's resignation and appoint General Petraeus to assume command of our forces in Afghanistan.

The "Michigan Summit: Blueprint for Change" conference was held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The theme of the conference was "People Power from the Ground Up" and the impressive array of speakers, panelists, sessions, and exhibits amplified this message. Approximately 500 people attended the 4th annual conference and heard from, and spoke with, key thought leaders from throughout the state and across the nation.