The second episode in our two part series. Today we continue the discussion we started in Part 1. Our focus this episode is on why it doesn't have to be this way. We discuss alternatives to hedge fund and private equity ownership of mobile home parks. We talk about what is working, how it works, and why it matters. I'm joined today by Paul Tarranova, Midwest Community Organizer for MHAction; Jim Davis from Family Promise of West Michigan; Holly Hook and Marge Wisniewski, both resident policy advocates fighting the good fight. Welcome to the conversation.

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Family Promise of West Michigan https://www.familypromisewm.org/who-we-are/our-team/

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This is a doozy of a topic. When we have the conversation about providing and creating affordable housing, we must not leave out of the conversation the need to preserve affordable housing that already exists. It's a problem not only here in Michigan and the Great Lakes Basin Region, but across the United States during end stage capitalism. What you are about to learn is going to make you pretty angry, if you're someone who cares about anyone outside of the 1%. You're also going to learn that it affects each and every one of us, regardless of whether you reside in a mobile home park or not. We are joined in this podcast by Paul Tarranova, Midwest Community Organizer for MHAction, and two resident organizers of two different mobile home parks in Michigan, Theo Gantos and Pamela Maxey. Welcome to the conversation.

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More Perfect Union Documentary: Private Equity's Ruthless Takeover of the Last Affordable Housing In America https://youtu.be/wkH1dpr-p_4?si=qq-fseQFC1KenqrG

Alden Global's Homes of America pleads guilty in Michigan criminal case; must pay fine and sell property https://pestakeholder.org/news/alden-globals-homes-of-america-pleads-guilty-in-michigan-criminal-case-must-pay-fine-and-sell-property

See Theo's Water at North Morris Estates https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/media/video/2024/10/27/video-mt-morris-resident-complains-of-discolored-water-in-mobile-home-park/75164910007/

STATE OF MICHIGAN V NORTH MORRIS ESTATES MHP LLC https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/court/D67/case-details?caseId=2024-24B00885-SM-01&tenantKey=D67-25-0626170-00-00&searchUrl=%2Fcourt%2FD67%2Fsearch%3FlastName%3Dnorth%2520morris%26page%3D1

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We've rebranded! The Righteous Uproar is now PULSE on Politics. We've rebranded not because our mission has changed, but becuase it has evolved. This new name reflects who we are and what we do: we keep our finger on the PULSE of the Great Lakes Basin and beyond. Real stories. Bold voices. Always with a finger on the pulse. Welcome to the conversation.

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Apathy has played a huge role in US politics since, well, forever. That all has been changing (thankfully) over the past handful of years since the progress we have made as a country in the direction of democracy as started being highjacked and overturned.

Having a 19-year-old son myself who is very politically literate and who has, over the past couple of years, has challenged me in my political views to ensure that what I believe and know is really what I believe and know. I ejjoy discussing politics with my son more than I enjoy talking about it with pretty much anyone. We have some amazingly deep conversations.

This experience is what led me to invite the officers of Michigan College Democrats to the podcast, The Righteous Uproar. We recently had a nice chat with three of them, all Gen Z, and all amazing young people who are helping me feel more secure in a solidly democratic future. Adam Lacasse, Pesident; Ethan Lang, Press Secretary; and Stella Camerlengo, Communications Director.

There was an important point made during this conversation that is such an important overarching one to make: these young people have grown up with nothing but political volitility. With the "normalcy" of gun violence at school. It's insane to me that this is their normal. They are far more political than previous generations due to this volitility. It's all they really know. Take that into consideration when listening to this podcast. It sure is a good one.

To learn more about Michigan College Democrats or to start a chapter at your school, visit their website:

https://www.micollegedems.org/

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Rudy did his mid-life crisis right. Instead of buying the camero and going a bit wild like a lot of men do, he switched careers and came back to his roots where he was inspired to work to help advance we the people.

Rudy is running for Michigan's 96th House District which encompasses most of Bay County.

In this episode, Rudy and I unpack his platform and discuss important issues facing Michigander's today, especially when it comes to high paying jobs and the cost of living. He's not all about the scare tactics of his rival, but about advancing Michigan and all of her people.

GET OUT THE VOTE!

To learn more about Rudy and to donate to his campaign, visit his website: https://rudyhoward.com/

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When I received the email that Marcia Mansaray was running for Michigan's 85th House District, and that she had officially switched parties to do so, I squealed with excitment out loud, just like a school girl.

Marcia is the recently former Deputy Health Officer of Ottawa County. She's had an interesting past couple of years dealing with the likes of Ottawa Impact and the rouge attempt to highjack our Constitution by their characters at play within Ottawa County. You can listen to both of our podcasts on this subject on our sister podcast, love where you live! here and here or on our YouTube Channel, here and here.

The whole reality TV drama that she has lived over the past couple of years inspired her to serve the people at an even higher capacity.

In this podcast, Marcia and I talk about her platform and the Power of Unity and how it can and does overcome those trying to highjack freedom and democracy while dressed as self-proclaimed saviors.

GET OUT THE VOTE!

To learn more about Marcia's platform and to donate to her campaign, visit her website https://www.marciaformichigan.com.

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In this episode, we speak with US Senate candidate Hill Harper. Hill is running on the democratic ticket. He's a progressive, so for the people. He's highly educated, highly qualified, and he cares about the people. He's a man of honesty and integrity.

For more information on Hill's campaign and to donate, visit his website: https://hillharper.com/

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