Book review: “The Impossible Presidency” and its sobering path to an “impossible president”
By Robert R. Thomas In 2008 American mythology got a sobering lesson delivered by profligate banksters who caused a near-collapse of the global economy. They then explained to the political class the economic alt-reality of BIG. How big? Too big to fail. Even bigger than our government and the rule of law. No banksters went to jail. Instead we taxpayers bailed them out. Too big to get it right was rewarded. So much for the rule of law...
Sierra Club Nepessing presents “Politics of the Environment” March 14
: “Politics of the Environment” Find out what the Michigan Legislature has been up to in regard to environmental issues, how your lawmakers voted on those issues, what the 2018 election is going to look like, how the political races in your area are shaping up, and how it will impact the environment. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Prahl Center, Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court St. ...
Atherton East replacement project moving forward with $1.5 million state tax credit
By Meghan Christian State aid enabling a first phase of relocation of the often-troubled Atherton East housing complex was announced March 2 by Mayor Karen Weaver. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has approved a nine percent housing tax credit, translating to $1.5 million, for the relocation of the complex, currently located at 3123 Chambers St. Weaver announced the windfall, alongside other city and state...
Hamilton Dam coming down as “rewilding” of Flint River flows forward
By Jeffery L Carey Jr. The crumbling 98-year-old Hamilton Dam on the Flint River is coming down. Currently under demolition, the deteriorated old structure finally is being removed from its position just north of the University of Michigan-Flint campus, with the Fabri Dam further west slated for removal as well. The Hamilton Dam has been a safety concern for many years as the integrity of the dam has been failing. The removal of the...
This month in the Village: space school, free films, music, theater, environment and more
Compiled by Meghan Christian Space School Explore how astronauts prepare for space in their underwater training habitat. All Month Mon. – Thurs. 4 p.m. Thurs. – Sat. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St. 237 – 3400 Admission: $4-$6 Queen Light Show: “From Mercury with Love” A dazzling light show featuring 10 of Queen’s greatest hits. March 1 – 3, 8 – 10, 15 – 17,...
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