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.
In what was probably the most important speech of his career, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick ended days of silence as controversy grows around evidence that he lied about an extramarital affair and his subsequent dismissal of police officers. Kilpatrick addressed the public with his wife, Carlita Kilpatrick, at his side in an event televised live from his home church at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ. Kilpatrick started off his remarks tonight by explaining how sorry he was for letting down the citizens of Detroit. Kilpatrick did not explain what exactly he was sorry for, and he did not specifically address the text-message scandal.
Kilpatrick went on to explain that he has had the most difficult conversations he has ever had with his twin 12-year-old sons. Throughout the remarks, the mayor made frequent requests that his family’s privacy be respected, much like any other family not in the public sphere.
The mayor then addressed allegations that it is not clear who is in charge of the city, and in response Kilpatrick said boldly, “Since 2002, I have been in charge, and through it all I remain in charge.” He also put to rest speculation that he may resign, saying, “I would never quit on you.”
Continue -The mayor then turned to his wife and apologized for putting her through such a painful ordeal. She responded by describing her personal reaction to the scandal:
“It is very difficult for me to talk. Like all marriages, it is not perfect. We will get through this. Yes, I am angry, hurt and disappointed. But there is no question that I love my husband. We have had very frank discussions to work through painful issues. Most couples can do this privately, but that option is not available to us.”
She echoed the mayor’s request for space to work through their issues and asked Detroiters to remain committed to her husband, her family and the growth of the city. When Kilpatrick resumed speaking, he addressed the media: “From this point forward, if you must attack, attack me. Don’t follow my wife or my kids or fly helicopters around my house.”
The mayor said that because of legal matters, he can’t directly address details of the allegations against him, and he explained that his silence was due to his need to focus on his family. He then spoke of the accomplishments of his administration, ending his speech by saying, “I will see you at work tomorrow.”
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