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Pope Francis endorses Obama’s Climate Change plan

Pope Francis endorses Obama’s Climate Change plan

Get ready for a sea of criticism of Pope Francis from Republicans, on Fox News, talk radio and on many conservative websites. In his first visit to the White House, the Pope did not shirk from giving some brief comments that offered his view on some of the issues that have become mega-political in this […]

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The Pope’s Visit Puts Into Perspective How Screwed Up the Republican Party Has Become

The Pope’s Visit Puts Into Perspective How Screwed Up the Republican Party Has Become

In case you haven’t heard, Pope Francis is making his big U.S. debut this week. It’s a visit I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. Not only am I a fairly big fan of this pope, but I’ve been extremely interested to see what sort of reaction he’s going to trigger from conservatives […]

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Liberty University Students React To Bernie Sanders’ Speech

Liberty University Students React To Bernie Sanders’ Speech

Students react to Bernie Sander’s speech during an appearance at Liberty University yesterday: Liberty University students were quick to underscore differences with Sen. Bernie Sanders on social issues like abortion, but also shared some compliments for the senator following his speech Monday at the school’s convocation. “I think he did a good job of not […]

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Sanders Raises $1.5M In Donations In Campaign’s First Day

Sanders Raises $1.5M In Donations In Campaign’s First Day

Vermont’s independent Sen. Bernie Sanders received 35,000 donations totaling $1.5 million for his campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination in the first 24 hours following his announcement early Thursday morning. Sanders is expected to get most of his money from grassroots supporters who share his feelings on big banks and what he calls out-of-control […]

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Angry Commenters Force Koch Ties Disclosure In Newsweek Op-Ed

Angry Commenters Force Koch Ties Disclosure In Newsweek Op-Ed

So Newsweek ran this piece called “What’s The True Cost of Wind Power?” The commenters went wild, pointing out that the author is a Koch shill. Well, it worked! They actually added a disclaimer: Editor’s note: The author of this piece, Randy Simmons, is the Charles G. Koch professor of political economy at Utah State […]

 David Aho

Why The NRA is Nuts

Why The NRA is Nuts

THIS OPINION PIECE LOOKS AT WHY THE NRA OPPOSES PROTECTIVE LEGISLATURE ON GUN CONTROL ISSUES. Editor’s Note:  The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. At Marquette Magazine we believe it’s important to start dialogues on sensitive subjects as a crucial component to the creation of  positive solutions. Community engagement is […]

 Mike Plourde

DOES THAT SOUND GOOD TO YOU?

DOES THAT SOUND GOOD TO YOU?

Marquette, MI – Does what sound good…you ask? Well, most of the gobbledygook you are bombarded with every day. All the political crap you hear. All the commercial drivel that you hear, and all the impressively convoluted arguments from the so-called learned friends and acquaintances that you have. As for political crap…it’s going to start […]

 Erica McMillan

Study Shows US Not A Democracy

Study Shows US Not A Democracy

Study Concludes US Dominated By Economic Elite Marquette, MI – In the United States we have the right to vote, we have freedom of speech, we live under the guise of being a society of liberty, justice, and equality for all… however, a new study shows US not a democracy but a government ruled by […]

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Digging For Truth On The Yellow Dog Plains

Digging For Truth On The Yellow Dog Plains

An update from the recent public hearing on sulfide mining permit changes contains excerpts from original article by Mindy Otto for the YDWP A recent public hearing was held by the MDEQ to give voice to concerned community members in regards to the draft for a new Groundwater Discharge Permit for the Eagle sulfide mine […]

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22 Veterans Commit Suicide Every Day

22 Veterans Commit Suicide Every Day

Alarming rates on veteran suicides released by VA report! Cruising the news recently I came across some shocking statistics about U.S. Veterans and suicide.  A VA study released in 2012 found that an average of 22 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans (IAVA) commit suicide every day.  I was further concerned to discover that less than one-quarter […]