The 102nd #6: Lonely in Lansing

This edition of the 102nd will answer the burning question: “why is Lansing so lonely the week of Memorial Day?” Here’s a hint: “why is Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel so crowded this week?” The Mackinac Policy Conference sponsored by the … Continued

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife

Images: Tina Nord | Pexels (owl); USFWS (beaver) Op Ed by AFA board member, Molly Tamulevich Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation that July would be, “Wildlife Conservation Month” in Michigan. Unfortunately, the text of her proclamation is … Continued

“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #2 — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Governor’s State of the State Speech

It’s the Governor’s big night (and a speech required by the state constitution[1]) but that doesn’t mean the legislature has no role to play. The Governor speaks before a joint session of the legislature in the House Chamber of the … Continued

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*

*With apologies to the Nobel laureate and Columbian writer, Gabriel García Márquez “Since we all have time on our hands, do you think it’s a good time to write to our legislators? Or would it be better to get the … Continued

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic

Today, Attorneys for Animals joined Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in calling on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to investigate Wayne State University for ongoing violations of Governor Whitmer’s #StayHomeStaySafe Order. Image: Heart … Continued