by: John Clore | 3/25/2025 at 1:17 PM Transparency for Thee, Not for Me: Lansing’s Hypocrisy on Government Accountability LANSING – When I launched Michigan Initiatives and drafted the state’s first citizen-led transparency ballot measure—The Transparency Act—I thought we were doing something that would unite both sides of the aisle.Continue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/25/2025 at 12:51 PM The untold story of how communists infiltrated and funded early union movements in America’s motor capital. During the early 20th century, Michigan’s burgeoning automobile industry became a focal point for labor activism. The Communist Party USA (CPUSA) played a significant role inContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/25/2025 at 5:47 AM Rubber Stamp or Rigorous Review? How Michigan Picks Grant Recipients When I first started digging into how Michigan awards its multimillion-dollar economic development grants, I was definitely looking for corruption and the deeper I went, the more the red flags started stackingContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/24/2025 at 3:47 PM From State Grant to Campaign Check How Public Incentives Became Private Political Contributions LANSING – By following the money trail, a compelling picture emerges of how companies receiving millions in Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) grants also contribute thousands to key political figuresContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/22/2025 at 10:33 AM As we approach the spring and summer of 2025, several indicators suggest a potential increase in protests and civil unrest across the United States. Key factors contributing to this outlook include policy changes under the current administration, grassroots movements advocating for socialContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/22/2025 at 8:42 AM In Michigan’s political landscape, the practice of “carpetbagging”—where candidates seek office in districts where they lack substantial ties—has become a contentious issue. This phenomenon raises questions about genuine representation and the authenticity of political candidacies. Understanding Residency Requirements The U.S. Constitution mandatesContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/22/2025 at 7:22 AM In a move that has reignited debates over federal involvement in education, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps toward dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. While the complete dissolution of the department requiresContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/21/2025 at 7:28 AM Follow the Money: How Michigan’s DEI Funding Is Fueling Political Influence Through Foundations and NGOs LANSING, MI – Since I wrote the article yesterday: DOGE on Michigan Wasteful Spending: LGBTQ, DEI, and Transgender Study Funds Could Fix the Roads Instead! I decidedContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/21/2025 at 6:43 AM LANSING, MI – As Michigan’s infrastructure continues to crumble, the state Senate’s latest symbolic resolution in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and citizens alike. Critics argue that the continued emphasis on DEI spendingContinue Reading
by: John Clore | 3/20/2025 at 9:11 AM LANSING, MI – After writing Shocking Waste: Federal Audit Uncovers Billions Wasted on Foreign Social Programs And seeing countless people on social media say, “We need DOGE in Michigan,” I decided to DOGE Michigan’s wasteful spending—here’s what I uncovered. Michigan’s state governmentContinue Reading
