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The Hollister/GM Offensive:
Fear & Profits versus the People’s Health
In “An Enemy of the People,” Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, a doctor exposes pollution that is contaminating the waters of a spa, threatening the health of its guests. Instead of gratitude, he’s labeled a troublemaking traitor by his fellow townsmen – including his brother, the mayor – who are becoming rich from the spa and wish to sweep the problem under the rug.
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Hearings give Council chance to review city’s PR firm
As the Lansing City Council begins its budget hearings today, some members would like to review the billing process for the city’s public relations firm, Kolt & Serkaian.
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Spiral owner angling to purchase Paradise
The owner of Spiral, a large gay dance club in Old Town, is negotiating to buy out a major competitor, Paradise, on South Washington Square in downtown Lansing.
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What’s up with this?

Civil Liberties: Henry Silverman
Scapegoating gays won’t shift blame from clergy

Lansing: John Pollard
Fun begins as 37 apply for City Council vacancy

Sports: Mike Sinnott
Be wary of buying sports franchises

Texas-style gala to raise funds for cancer battle
Break out your boots and bolo ties on May 11 for the Cattle Baron’s Ball, a Texas-style gala featuring food, dancing and all kinds of games to benefit the American Cancer Society nationally as well as the local Capital Area Service Center.
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