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Columns2008: The Beginning of the BeginningDecember 14, 2007 – 10:23 am
When the allies finally stopped the Germans in North Africa in November 1942, it was welcome news after three years of almost unbroken defeats. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill put it in perspective, saying, "Now, this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end [...] Two Pols Who Found Common GroundDecember 7, 2007 – 2:36 pm
This is the story of how two long-time Michigan legislators, originally fierce opponents, learned over time to work together to pass important legislation that today benefits thousands of Michigan citizens. Happy Thanksgiving. Michigan has much to celebrateNovember 21, 2007 – 11:49 am
The skies are mostly gray. At 7.7 percent, our unemployment rate keeps going up, along with the home reposession rate. The legislature is endlessly dithering with Michigan's tax system. And fierce political partisanship continues to hold the interests of 10 million Michigan citizens hostage to the narrow agendas of both political parties. From Confrontation to CollaborationNovember 16, 2007 – 11:57 am
There are lots and lots of obvious things to overcome before Michigan Look Out for Dirty TricksNovember 8, 2007 – 3:54 pm
What would you say if the Michigan legislature passed and Governor Granholm signed into law a measure that: Authorized the state to pay up to $10 million to hold Republican and Democratic primary elections in January. Michigan Should Consider Stem Cell ResearchNovember 5, 2007 – 3:36 pm
History is full of examples of political authorities and churches making fools of themselves by making various kinds of scientific research illegal. Most of us know the story of Galileo, the great 17th century astronomer and physicist who proposed that the earth rotates around the sun. He was severely punished by the Roman Catholic hierarchy, [...] Nine Months to A Missed OpportunityNovember 1, 2007 – 5:06 pm
After months of wrangling, our political masters have at last passed a required balanced budget, as required by the state constitution. Universities: Fueling Michigan's Future EconomyOctober 24, 2007 – 11:15 am
There was a time -- and not all that long ago -- when the Big Three automakers were really big and didn’t want, need or dream of getting any outside help. That was also an era when nobody thought much -- let alone worried -- about Michigan’s great universities. Recalls are a Great Way to Ruin StateOctober 15, 2007 – 12:38 pm
Recalls should be reserved for somebody who commits a crime, steals money, displays moral turpitude. I voted the way I did because I thought it was the best for my district and for my state. If the voters disagree, they’ll have their voice at the election next year. Everyone Should Have a Vision for MichiganOctober 15, 2007 – 12:30 pm
Everyone has - or should have - a vision for Michigan the way they would like it to be. How would you like to share yours - and maybe win a prize that could include a college scholarship, a vacation at one of our nicest resorts, or a shopping spree? |
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