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Podcast: Howes on the economy, stupid
Podcast: Howes on the economy, stupidThe conventional wisdom that strong economic times can’t translate into Republican success in the mid-term elections needs to reckon with the economy.Opinion
Letter: Another view on recreational pot
Another view on recreational potMorse writes: "As a parent and a doctor, I am urging a no vote on Proposal 1, which would legalize the recreational sale of marijuana in Michigan."Opinion
Special Report: Fixing Michigan's Schools
Special Report: Fixing Michigan’s SchoolsA series of editorials, columns and commentaries exploring ideas for improving our state’s schools.Opinion
Opinion: Michigan residents receiving inaccurate information on no-fault
Michiganians don’t understand no-faultNovak writes: "Eliminating no-fault would be a secret tax hike on all Michigan residents, shifting costs to taxpayers instead of reducing them."Opinion
Miller: Mary Treder Lang the only choice for secretary of state
Miller: Treder Lang only SOS choiceMiller writes: "Treder Lang has a modern set of skills, honed and perfected over 30 distinguished years in the private sector."Nolan Finley
Finley and Jacques: Benson would bring expertise to SOS role
Finley, Jacques: Benson best for SOSFinley and Jacques: "Benson even wrote a book about the secretary of state office and the role they play nationally in safe and secure elections"
Society Confidential: Friends celebrate milestones with dinner
SC: Friends celebrate milestones with dinnerGuests enjoy tech-filled evening with Ghafari Associates; American Coney Island marks 10 years for PCPROpinion
Plymouth fiber artist creates 'practical' handwoven goods
Plymouth fiber artist creates ‘practical’ handwoven goodsJulia Targus spent her "whole childhood" crocheting and sewing thanks to her mother and grandmother, who shared their skills.
Finley and Jacques: John James would help change Congress
Finley and Jacques: James for U.S. SenateThe authors write:"James is seeking to unseat Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who has held her seat since 2000. We think he should get that opportunity."Opinion
Opinion: New drinking water crisis dwarfs Flint tragedy
New drinking water crisis dwarfs Flint tragedyGruber writes: "So far Michigan has identified at least 200 sites around the state where PFCs have impacted either groundwater or surface water."Opinion
Opinion: Partisan incivility not at breaking point, but Dems want it to be
Yes, Democrats, it’s a mobHarsanyi writes: "Partisan incivility isn't really a mainstream problem. But some Democrats seem to want to change this."
Bankole: ‘Nuns on the Bus’ spotlights Detroit poverty
Bankole: ‘Nuns on the Bus’ spotlights povertyBankole writes: "Organizations and civic leaders cannot be left off the hook either in spotlighting inequality and demanding change."Opinion
Opinion: The Mecosta Mission, Russell Kirk at 100
The Mecosta Mission, Russell Kirk at 100Person writes: "During the centenary year of his birth, Kirk offered a vision of order that may inspire seekers of centering and purpose."Opinion
Opinion: The truth about trade with China
The truth about trade with ChinaWhiting writes: "The Trump administration correctly has concerns about intellectual property protection and restrictions on investment in China."Opinion
Opinion: 'Bring us together' resounds again
Opinion: ‘Bring us together’ resounds againShribman writes: "Somehow the eloquence of that sign lives on, though seemingly all the more unattainable."Opinion
Opinion: Transparency, competition for health care
Transparency, competition for health careLee writes: "Consumer choice, not government mandates, is the way to fix America’s broken health care system."Editorial
Editorial: More rigorous oversight needed of funeral home
Editorial: More oversight needed of funeral home"While many states require annual inspections of funeral homes, Michigan is not among them."
Nolan Finley
Ingrid Jacques
Bankole Thompson
Daniel Howes