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| April 26, 2021
'The current system isn't working.' Socialists and communists see room for growth in Michigan Communist and socialist groups in Michigan say a growing resentment of the status quo is bringing more people around to their ideas. Once viewed as un-American and even dangerous, communism and socialism look like better alternatives to young people worried about converging threats of inequality, climate disasters, police brutality and fascism. Anti-capitalist groups in Michigan say the “Red Scare” has passed; calls for social justice and economic reform are sparking a rediscovery of America’s long relationship to radical leftist movements. Pew Research found 47% of Americans believe the political system needs major changes, while 18% are looking for complete reform. READ MORE ►Sexual harassment, ethics reforms and pandemic relief: Last week in Michigan politics See all 132 nominations for Michigan's Best Vacation Spot Michiganders know how to plan an in-state vacation. That's why we recently asked our readers to nominate their favorite retreat as Michigan's Best Vacation Spot. In total, we got 132 nominations located across the state. The Northern Lower Peninsula led the way with 62 nominations and the Upper Peninsula was next with 37. One reader just nominated the entire Upper Peninsula. “It has beautiful scenery, nice people, and lots of places to explore,” the reader said. Check out all the nominations, and make sure to check back for polls that will allow you to cast a vote: MORE 'Cancer doesn't wait for COVID:' Health experts urge Michigan residents not to delay routine care As coronavirus hospitalizations hit a record peak April 19, hospitals are overwhelmed by not only COVID unit patients, but delayed care patients as well. Delayed care refers to those who did not seek routine medical attention during the pandemic, meaning their health conditions worsened or they fell behind on routine vaccinations. For some who waited to get medical attention for conditions like chest pain, it was fatal, said Dr. Mark Hamed, a practicing physician and the health director for Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Tuscola and District Health Department #2. MORE The Michigan State football team held their final practice of the spring in front of fans at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. A total of 6,000 free tickets were distributed for fans to see the practice, which is about 9,000 less than the 20 percent capacity limit allowed by the state of Michigan due to COVID-19 concerns. It was the first time since the 2019 season that fans were allowed inside the stadium. If you weren't there on Saturday, you can still get a look at the day, which brought excitement for players and fans alike. Check out these photos: MORE ►Michigan State kicker Jack Olsen enters transfer portal When you think of a Venus flytrap, your mind might wander to the carnivorous plant character that grew to a size that was larger than life in the comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” The film released in 1986 features a singing plant named “Audrey II”, who thrived off human blood and convinced its owner to continue feeding it, which helped the plant grow to an unrealistic size. Joey Stinson, 29, and Josh Lee, 34, sell that very same plant from their carnivorous plant nursery, Killer Plant Company, located in Linden. Of course the Venus flytraps they’re selling don’t thrive off human blood - or do they? WATCH Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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