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Interviews

Revolutionary Love: An Interview with Valarie Kaur

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Valarie Kaur, an activist, documentary filmmaker, and faith leader. She is the author of two award-winning books: See No Stranger and Sage Warrior. She is also the founder and director of the Revolutionary Love Project, a non-profit that equips everyday citizens with the resources and knowledge needed to lead mass mobilization efforts, specifically aimed at reclaiming … Continue reading Revolutionary Love: An Interview with Valarie Kaur

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The Future is Bright (Featuring Michigan’s Next Potential U.S. Senator)

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. I first learned about U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed from a friend. I could not help but notice how highly they spoke of him. Soon after that encounter, I began my own research on Abdul. As I learned more about his campaign, … Continue reading The Future is Bright (Featuring Michigan’s Next Potential U.S. Senator)

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Not Immigrants, New Americans: Interview with Ghida Dagher

Just before the 2024 election, I was presented with the opportunity to interview Ghida Dagher, the president and CEO of New American Leaders. Her nonprofit organization is the only one in the nation that promotes immigrant and refugee involvement in the decision making process and empowers them to run for elected offices by providing them with the tools and resources that they need for a … Continue reading Not Immigrants, New Americans: Interview with Ghida Dagher

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The State of the House: An Interview with US Rep. Huizenga and Rep. Scholten

Last month, the United States House of Representatives faced a routine procedure that is almost always a symbolic moment for the majority party: the election of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. In the midterm elections, the Republicans took control of the House which led the American public to believe that Kevin McCarthy, the previous House Minority Leader, would win the election … Continue reading The State of the House: An Interview with US Rep. Huizenga and Rep. Scholten

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Post City Interview #1: David Johnson

Here is an interview I conducted, asking City Graduate David Johnson (Class of 2022) questions about life after High School 1) What are you doing now? I am majoring in Finance and Accounting at GVSU 2) Is it what you expected to be doing at this time?  Mostly what I expected, although I added accounting as a major unexpectedly 3) Is there something you wish … Continue reading Post City Interview #1: David Johnson

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The American Dream: An Interview With US Representative Shri Thanedar

Now that the 188th congressional session has begun in the US Congress, I would like to reflect back on an opportunity I had in September to interview current US Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) of Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. At the time, Rep. Thanedar was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and was running for the U.S. House seat encompassing portions of Detroit and … Continue reading The American Dream: An Interview With US Representative Shri Thanedar

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