Five Things We’re Reading This Week

Liz Gullett

Feb 21, 2017

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Indivisible Guide – A few weeks ago we were reading an article about the sustainability of the instant protest movements of the virtual age compared with the leg work required decades ago. This article demonstrates one tool of the virtual age and begs the question as the 2018 elections aren’t that far away – what kind of ground game is really being built?

Containing Trump – The article explores the different types of leader that President Trump may be or may become, each of which rely greatly on each persons views of the President.

You’ll Never Find the Right Answers if You’re Asking the Wrong Questions – Challenging the premise can often change the course of the conversation.

It’s not All About Detroit, Say Backers of Brownfield Bill – As the legislature once again considers tax incentives, this time around Detroit will take a background role in advocating for passage of the proposal.

For Trump Foes, Democratic Gains May Remain Elusive in 2018 – Which party is best poised to hold a majority in Congress following the 2018 midterm elections?

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