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Sam Easter

Sam Easter is an independent journalist based in western Michigan. He’s previously reported from North Dakota, Michigan and beyond.

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‘Of course I’m upset’

Tensions Flare at Mayor Pete Town Hall on Police Killing

“This problem has to get solved in my lifetime,” Buttigieg told reporters.

Sam Easter

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STAYING CONSISTENT

Amash Leaves Trump Fans Seething at Michigan Town Hall Event

Amash scared off some former voters and quickly won new supporters with his talk of impeachment, but at his town hall on Tuesday he cautioned against expecting any quick results.

Sam Easter

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COURAGE

Josh Boschee Could Make LGBT History in North Dakota—Again

State Rep. Josh Boschee, fighting for LGBT equality in rigidly conservative North Dakota, could make political history there for a second time if he becomes secretary of state.

Sam Easter

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