Today on Current State: the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage; a Public Poetry Announcement; a new book explores the "Boy Governor" Stevens T. Mason; HIV/AIDS in Michigan; and vintage radios.
Eloise Klein Healy’s "Asking About You" is the featured Public Poetry Announcement.Current State's Public Poetry Announcements are brought to you by the…
Stevens T. Mason is a familiar name for anyone who knows their Michigan history. Mason, also known as the state’s so-called “boy governor," squeezed a lot…
Last Thursday, a group of activists, community leaders and bloggers announced a new social media initiative called the “Test Me” project. It takes place…
Mark Oppat lives for radio. He is an avid vintage radio collector, restorer and owner of the online company Old Radio Parts, a supplier of replacement…
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