Opinion

by Miguel Leyva Since the mid-20th century, the U.S. Military's haphazard use and disposal of dangerous chemicals have irremediably impacted the lives of countless troops and civilians who were none the wiser to the toxins they were…

While Washtenaw County law enforcement officials cater to criminals, crime rates are increasing.

by Jaime A. Hope Picture this: You pitch investors on a company that will create many jobs and offer a great return on investment. The investors bite. They give you seven years and $500 million to work the plan. Time passes. They ask…

by Gina Kinney The A2SF exists to promote entertainment and foster a sense of community for all kinds of people. Considering that the Festival occurs during Pride Month, it makes sense that there would be events that would cater to the…

by Rick Haglund Beginning a column with a cliché is considered a sign of unimaginative writing. But the old tale of the boiled frog almost perfectly describes Michigan’s demographic and economic plight. It’s said that if you drop a…

by Jason Hayes Michigan’s big utilities, including DTE Energy, claim that their summer peak-rate electricity pricing plans are designed to “reduce energy use.” But a recent Stanford University study appears to show that the…

by P.D. Lesko Over the past months, I've received photos of Derrick Jackson's face plastered on the side of Ann Arbor buses and Jackson's face plastered on billboards along I-94, ads paid for with Mental Health Millage money and funds…

Michigan residents pay outsized rates for some of the least reliable electric service in the country. by Jason Hayes The February ice storm that struck the state of Michigan took out the electric utility services of as many…

by Mark Mix Michigan’s Right to Work law defends the simple principle that union bosses should not have the power to get workers fired if they choose not to pay dues to a union they oppose. So what do Michiganders have to gain if state…

by Jaime A. Hope From green energy to college credits, Whitmer plays the classics from the Snyder and Granholm eras Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a habit of repeating some actions of her immediate predecessors, despite their problems. …