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Left of Lansing

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  • An insight into Michigan's progressive political and pop cultural scene. Pat Johnston highlights how the progressive movement is helping shape Michigan's political landscape with opinion and interviews. It's time to make Michigan's political machine work for the people!
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  • 153: Monday Musing: Michiganders Aren't Buying MAGA Immigration Hate

    153: Monday Musing: Michiganders Aren't Buying MAGA Immigration Hate
    Jul 29 2024
    Here's the Left of Lansing Monday Musing for July 29th, 2024.

    A recent WDIV-TV/Detroit News poll reveals that Michigan voters are split on Dear Leader Trump's plans to deport 11-million immigrants.

    However, when asked if voters support a secure border AND a pathway to citizenship for those who've committed no crimes in the country, over 70% of Michiganders agreed!!!

    Which goes to show that progressives, independents, and also some Republican voters are refusing to go along with the MAGA White Christian Nationalist hate-filled anti-immigration rhetoric, or so-called solutions.

    Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!

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    NOTES:

    "Michigan Dems reintroduce legislation allowing driver licenses regardless of immigration status." By Jon King of Michigan Advance

    "Michigan lawmakers want undocumented immigrants to be able to get driver's license, ID." By Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press

    "Farmers push for immigration reform to counter labor shortages and rising food prices." By Safia Samee Ali of NBC News
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    5 mins
  • 152: Episode 95: Sarah May-Seward's Run To Unseat MAGA Extremist Matt Maddock

    152: Episode 95: Sarah May-Seward's Run To Unseat MAGA Extremist Matt Maddock
    Jul 25 2024
    Here's Episode 95 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!

    00:00-14:21: Rally Against Project 2025/Biden Steps Down//Matt Maddock Extremism

    Pat opens the show this week by talking about the Rally Against Project 2025 event happening across the state of Michigan on Saturday, July 27th. It's put-together by our good, progressive fans from Distill Social!

    Pat also talks about President Joe Biden's decision to step aside, and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris in the Presidential election. Pat notes how he correctly predicted a new candidate would inject a jolt of enthusiasm and hope into the Democratic Party base. Then, Pat reviews the extreme MAGA record of Michigan Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock.

    14:22-41:35: Interview w/ Sarah May-Seward

    Sarah May-Seward is running to become the Democratic candidate for the 51st House District in Michigan, which is currently held by MAGA Republican Matt Maddock. Sarah shares her bio, her campaign priorities, her years working in the service industry, why she is running to defeat Matt Maddock's years of "absentee representation," and her reaction to President Biden's decision to step-down.

    To learn more, or volunteer, or to donate to her campaign, visit her campaign site.

    41:36-48:15: Last Call: Michigan Is a Pro-LGBTQ+ State

    In this week's "Last Call," Pat highlights a new study declaring Michigan a friendly state for the LGBTQ+ community, and that's due in a huge part to the many pro-LGBTQ+ policies that Michigan Democrats have passed in the last two years.

    48:16-50:46: Ending

    Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!

    leftoflansing@gmail.com

    Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!

    leftoflansing.com

    NOTES:

    Visit Sarah May-Seward's campaign site.

    "Rally Against Project 2025 Rally" by Distill Social on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Sign-up to register and attend!!!
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    51 mins
  • 151: Monday Musing: With Biden's Decision, We Can Focus On Taking The Battle To MAGA!

    151: Monday Musing: With Biden's Decision, We Can Focus On Taking The Battle To MAGA!
    Jul 22 2024
    Here's the Left of Lansing Monday Musing for July 22, 2024.

    President Joe Biden made his decision to drop-out of the race, and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.

    And as I suspected, with Biden doing the honorable thing, a new jolt of energy is reverberating across the Democratic Party voting base. It also allows us to stop the infighting, and turn our focus on Dear Leader Trump and his Maga minions.

    Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!

    leftoflansing@gmail.com

    Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!

    leftoflansing.com

    NOTES:

    "Live updates: Harris, Democrats net $100 million in online donations after Biden exits race." By CNBC

    "Govs. Whitmer, Pritzker, Walz and Evers endorse Harris for president." By Jon King of Michigan Advance

    "Former Democratic presidential candidate endorses Whitmer for VP." By Andrew Roth of Michigan Advance
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    4 mins
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