U-M Lecturer Philip D’Anieri’s Book Maps the Appalachian Trail Through the Stories of its Developers
by Martha Stuit
The 2,000+-mile Appalachian Trail spans the eastern United States from Georgia to Maine, traversing 14 states in total. The trail looms large in the consciousness of many people, from sightseers…
How Much Sleep do you Really Need?
by Dana McMakin
Just like eating, drinking or breathing, sleep is an essential part of life.
In fact, all animals do it – with some interesting variations. A dolphin, for example, sleeps with one eye open and only half of its…
University of Michigan to Require COVID-19 Vaccination on all Campuses
Campus community must submit vaccine information by Aug. 30
On July 30, 2021, the University of Michigan announced that all students, faculty and staff on all three campuses of the college are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19…
Staff and Clients Allege SafeHouse Center is Mismanaged and a “Racist, Toxic” Environment
UPDATE 1/22/22: Independent Investigation Confirms Allegations of SafeHouse Mismanagement: Executive Director Barbara Niess-May Resigns
NOTE: SafeHouse Executive Director Barbara Niess-May has alleged that there are unspecified…
A2Politico: In a Major Blow to Chronic Virtue Signalers on Council, The Attempted Recall of Council Member Hayner Flopped
by P.D. Lesko
Two trans women, Ariah Schugat and Michelle Ryan Hughes, launched a recall of Hayner, a Ward 1 Democrat, after Ward 3 Council member Travis Radina took to his fainting coach with a cool washcloth on his forehead over…
Elected Officials are Failing Our Children: They Need COVID Vaccines
by Alfred Brock
I am concerned about the fact that Covid-19 vaccines have still not been approved for use by children.
I decided to Google "What can I do to prevent my children from getting Covid-19?"
The first response is from…
Film Review: Cruella
Emma Stone plays "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" villain Cruella de Vil in this origin story directed by Craig Gillespie and co-starring Emma Thompson.
Release date: Friday, May 28. Rated PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes.
by Lovia Gyarke
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Build Back Better Health Habits Post-Pandemic
by Dr. Claudia Finkelstein
The U.S. is in far different shape today than it was last Memorial Day, and many Americans are, too.
According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, undesired changes in…
Unemployment Insurance is Not to Blame for the So-Called Labor Shortage
by Peter Ruark
We’ve all seen the recent news coverage and memes going around about some businesses’ struggles finding workers right now. A coworker of mine even said one local fast food restaurant was putting mini-job applications in…
U.S. Courts Must Uphold Rights of Michigan’s Indigenous Peoples in Tar Sands and Pipeline Cases
by Casey Patnode
The Alberta tar sands, an industrial project that spans an area larger than the country of England, and its associated infrastructure are a massive public health and environmental justice threat. The pollution from this…