I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]
An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.
Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.
Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.
The Detroit Metro Times has recognized Michigan Messenger in its “Best of Detroit” picks as “Best Left-leaning Web-only News Site”:
The reporting is thorough, occasionally controversial. It keeps a sharp eye on environmental and gender issues (among other things), and keeps putting the feet of Michigan politicians of all stripes to the fire. The site also serves as an alternative new-media model; instead of being a for-profit company, it is part of a network operated by the Center for Independent Media, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that survives on support from foundations and private donors. However you define it, though, it’s a welcome addition to the state’s media mix.
Thanks for the recognition Detroit Metro Times, and congratulations on your own recent sweep of awards from the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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