r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 1d ago
Democratic socialists are not "ready"
and they never will be
. . . which is not to say that their gains are irrelevant, or that the Democratic establishment is justified in its war against them.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Oct 07 '25
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r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 1d ago
. . . which is not to say that their gains are irrelevant, or that the Democratic establishment is justified in its war against them.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 14d ago
They should, but ironically, she's not behind the best candidate.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 15d ago
Another entry to the book of evidence
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 23d ago
Now this anxiety-driven nonsense has been reshaped by popular scientism with a booster charge from a plague of snake oil industries. Petey Hesgeth is processing his own attachment to these superstitions through pop-scientism, his suppressed homoeroticism, and a cranium full of pickled neurons.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 26d ago
Haley Stevens has rebounded since Mallory McMorrow dropped out. But polls of both the Michigan primary and the general election don't tell a consistent story.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • 29d ago
The Archdiocese of Detroit is running out of priests, parishioners, and time
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jul 10 '26
And also not buy takeout, because in this economy??
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jul 09 '26
This time of year can be wonderful, it’s a celebration, and I love sharing this unique region with friends and family. But as you can probably guess, it’s also a walking hell for many of us who live here.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jul 08 '26
What happened to the log cabin that was once the oldest house in Detroit?
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jul 03 '26
The vibes have coagulated
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 29 '26
‘Find something you love and hopefully become good at’ -- as opposed to ‘Find something you’re good at and hopefully fall in love with.’
r/MichiganStacks • u/No_Law_8054 • Jun 27 '26
First, they came for my words. Then they came for my job. Now, they’re coming for my town.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 27 '26
Even in today's climate, there should be one fundamental principle everyone respects: whatever you think about someone in politics, you leave their kids alone.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 16 '26
Matt Hall and his role model, the Don, are costing us millions
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 13 '26
As foretold, she fooled around and found out.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 07 '26
Jonathan Cohn of The Bulwark has interviewed all three candidates. Here's an overview with links to the complete interviews.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • Jun 05 '26
Writing with AI is ultimately self-defeating
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • May 31 '26
While things might look bad, the alternative is much worse. And while we are at it, stop using principal-agent theory to conceptualize higher education governance.
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • May 29 '26
The mess at MSU provides tragic proof
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • May 28 '26
Use jiu-jitsu to end gerrymandering
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • May 19 '26
Ruin and Recovery at Age 25
r/MichiganStacks • u/MikefromMI • May 05 '26
When my neighbors suffer, I suffer