Posts published in “Guest Column”

In recent years, Michigan has become a poster child for shocking examples of large-scale sexual abuse of children and young adults, as the horrific crimes of Larry Nassar at Michigan State University and Robert Anderson…

The wildfires impacting air quality in Michigan are a stark reminder that what burns in other states and countries doesn’t just stay there — it can affect the health and safety of Michiganders. For this…

Like the others in the crowd at Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry, I was held in rapt attention. It was clear that Ranger McFarland had polished his impassioned script at hundreds of these morning flag-raising ceremonies.…

Michigan Senate bills to hand out fresh millions to brownfield developers follow a familiar corporate welfare script: Multiply benefits, ignore costs and declare success. Senate Bill 289, which recently passed the Senate with bipartisan support,…

Juneteenth celebrates the order issued by Union Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, announcing the liberation of enslaved people in Texas. The following year, Black Texans celebrated the order’s anniversary with “Jubilee Day”…

Election officials are the cornerstone of our democracy. Despite unprecedented — bordering on unimaginable — challenges in the last several election cycles, Michigan’s election officials at the state, county, and municipal levels have steadfastly and…

As leaders in the faith community, we understand our primary role is to serve. We serve the individuals in our congregations, their families and the community. We are called to walk alongside those who have…

Even though we have made so much progress as a state, there’s still a question we hear from across Michigan, “How can we do a better job of working together?” We think we have figured…

Some people resent educated people and Michiganders are no exception. Education isn’t something that only comes from going to college, but is a lifelong obligation of everyone. In many cases it’s the result of people…