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James David Dickson

James David Dickson

James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dickson grew up in Inkster and now hails from Ferndale. After starting his career in 2007-2008 with a one-year fellowship at The American Spectator, Dickson then had stops at The Detroit News and two newspapers in Ann Arbor. He returned to the Detroit News in 2012, and stayed for a decade.
by | Feb 12, 2008

Congressman John Campbell (CA-48) led a bloggers briefing at the Heritage Foundation today. Campbell is the major House force behind…

by | Feb 11, 2008

In yet another addition to the “nothing lasts forever” department, South Korea’s top national treasure was destroyed in a fire…

by | Jan 25, 2008

ESPN.com has posted an annual personal favorite of mine, “The Story of the Rings,” highlighting a story from each of…

by | Nov 20, 2007

But, then, what’s a few million between friends? The most telling quote from the Post piece: “Some researchers…contend that persistent…

by | Nov 16, 2007

“THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS.” Those words — the Schembechler Doctrine — were the ones that convinced the seniors…

by | Nov 1, 2007

On the 150th anniversary of Princeton University, in 1896, Woodrow Wilson extolled the virtues of his college: “Princeton was founded…

by | Oct 22, 2007

Lawrence Wright’s research on Al Qaeda took place over five years and four continents, yet he believes our knowledge of…

by | Sep 13, 2007

At least someone in Europe gets it… Like the rest of Europe, Russia faces declining birthrates and an increasing Muslim…

by | Sep 10, 2007

“Remember when we used to leave Michigan games early because we were so far ahead?” my girlfriend said, as we…

by | Aug 27, 2007

Last month, I pinpointed Arlen Specter as the most important man in deciding Alberto Gonzales’ future. Without the support of…

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