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Twitter Video of Native American and Students in Washington, D.C. Raise Questions

Nathan Phillips in Native American apparel and crowd of students wearing Make America Great Again hats and sweatshirts at Washington D.C. mall, Jan. 18, 2019

A Twitter video showing Nathan Philips, a Native American military veteran of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and a group of Covington Catholic High School students in Washington D.C., Jan. 18, 2019, has created quite a stir. The video began circulating on Jan.

Detroiters Worry About Air Quality Around Detroit Incinerator

Photo of Breathe Free Detroit campaign marchers protesting Detroit Incinerator

At the intersection of I-75 and I-94 in Detroit stands the nation’s largest municipal incinerator causing a multitude of concerns to those that reside near it.

Food Insecurity at HFC

Photo of HFC's Hawk Nest food pantry logo

“You don’t have to choose between books and food. Have both.” This phrase, the slogan for the Hawk’s Nest Student Food Pantry, represents the financial choices of many students at HFC.

Students Face Off Against Financial Aid Problems

Photo of Henry Ford College's "Welcome Center"

At Henry Ford College, many students have voiced concerns over the financial aid system. Currently at HFC, over half of all students receive some form of financial aid.

Muslim Women in Congress: A Historic Double First

Side-by-side photos of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib

The 2018 midterm elections attest to the accomplishments of women across the political spectrum. Joining the ranks of women that made history are Rashida Tlaib (D) and Ilhan Omar (D), the first ever Muslim women to be elected to Congress.

2018 Election Recap

Map of Michigan detailing Senate election results by county

On Nov. 6, over 4.3 million people in Michigan voted in the midterm elections, 1 million more than last midterm, marking the highest midterm voter turnout in the state in 50 years.

Serving Those Who Served

Photograph of Army Veteran Ed Stokes and Marine Veteran Student Jeremiah Flores

Veterans represent a small but significant part of the student body on campus. Total veteran enrollment on Henry Ford campus is around three hundred students.

Quiet Reflection Room Moves to Eshleman Library

Muslim student sets up her prayer rug in the Quiet Reflection Room.

Henry Ford College took the initiative to address student concerns by upgrading the Quiet Reflection Room, an inclusive space of meditation, reflection and mindfulness on campus to one that better meets the needs of its students.

Attorney General Race Favors Democratic Candidate

Candidates for Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel (D) and Tom Leonard (R). Photo Courtesy Gannett.

The race for Michigan attorney general is heating up, with Republicans nominating House speaker Tom Leonard to run against the Democratic candidate Dana Nessel.

HFC Student and Instructor Running for Office

Working Class Party candidates for 2018. Back row: Gary Walkowicz, Sam Johnson, Mary Anne Hering, Logan Smith, Louis Palus, Andrea Kirby. Front row: Thomas Repasky, Larry Betts, Philip Kolody, Kathy Goodwin, Hali McEachern. Photo courtesy Working Class Party

Elections in the United States, at national and state levels, are dominated by Democratic Party or Republican Party candidates. However, third parties play a vital role.

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