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Kilpatrick cheated Detroit because its citizens let him

By Michael Dietlin | October 24

I am not surprised by the use or abuse of the Kilpatrick Civic Fund by former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. After all, absolute power corrupts absolutely; that’s how the saying goes.

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Music was once complex, now generic, uncreative

By Michael Dietlin | October 7

It’s occurred to me recently that the music we listen to is subtly changing. This change is understandable as music (like many things) evolves over time. But, in recent years, can we say we’ve had a part in this evolution?

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Teachers’ strike successful despite unfair criticism

By Michael Dietlin | September 26

Last week, Chicago teachers went back to work. But does anyone know why they were striking? Hint: it wasn’t wages. When offered a 16 percent raise over the next four years, they declined.

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