Norovirus is on the Rise. Here are the Best Ways to Stay Safe
Dr. William Schaffner
The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, possibly due in…
OBITUARY: Vibeke Gjøe Einhorn
Vibeke Gjøe Einhorn, born May 21, 1944, beloved mother, mormor, farmor, and wife passed away in Santa Barbara, California on Monday February 3, 2025. She died peacefully, surrounded by her husband of 58 years, and her two children,…
Regardless of Political Divisions, We Must Come Together to Stop Elon Musk’s Unconstitutional Attacks on Our Government
by Neeta Delaney
Those of us naive enough to think that our Democracy can’t fail, need to wake up! It’s happening before our very eyes. Elon Musk--an unelected billionaire--has been given free reign by elected President Donald Trump and…
Bill Co-Sponsored in 2023 By Washtenaw County House Reps. to Ban Conversion Therapy Survives Federal Challenge
by Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance
In 2023, Washtenaw County House Reps. Felicia Brabec, Jimmie Wilson, Jr., Carrie Rheingans, Jennifer Conlin and Jason Morgan (along with other Michigan Reps.) co-sponsored House Bill 4616 of 2023…
Why We’re Suing the University of Michigan on Behalf of Banned Pro-Palestinian Protesters
by Ramis J. Wadood
The constitutional right to speak and protest freely is fundamental to a well-functioning democracy, particularly at public universities where diversity of thought, civic engagement, and vigorous debate about ideas…
President Trump Signs Executive Order: “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation”
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Policy and Purpose. Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming…
Gov. Whitmer Orders All Departments to Review Trump Executive Orders on DEI, Transgender Policies
by Jon King, Michigan Advance
In a little-noticed move, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive for the heads of state departments and agencies to review executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that would, among…
The Foodist: Parsnip Pathways
by Ari LeVaux
Parsnip Power
One of my son’s first tastes of solid food was dirt licked from a freshly dug parsnip. He didn’t yet have the teeth to chew into the ivory taproot itself, but his attempts to do so sure got it clean.
It…
Washtenaw County Legislator Kathy Schmaltz Co-Sponsors Bill to Establish Child Care Savings Accounts
by Denny Schwarze
In 2023, a bi-partisan group of Michigan legislators introduced House Bill 5265. The group included two Washtenaw County Reps., Democrat Jimmie Wilson, Jr. and Republican Kathy Schmaltz. In Oct. 2023, the then…
Former County Sheriff Conducted Secret Investigation of Free Speech and Free Press at the Request of Local Trial Court Judge
Download and read the Sheriff's Dec. 2023 secret investigation Case Report prepared for Judge Tracy Van den Bergh.
Washtenaw Co. Sheriff Report - Judge Van Den Bergh Report 12.18.2023Download
by P.D. Lesko
1/28/25 Correction:…