John James’ running mate just put abortion back on the ballot | Opinion

John James’ running mate just put abortion back on the ballot | Opinion

It seems lieutenant governor hopeful Jay DeBoyer just couldn’t help himself. These days, GOP candidates aren’t supposed to admit they want to ban abortion. At least, not Republican candidates who want to win statewide in Michigan, and not where people can hear … or make surreptitious recordings that later make wind up in reporters’ inboxes. […]

Democrats Should Take Trump’s $5,000 Promise Seriously

Democrats Should Take Trump’s $5,000 Promise Seriously

Donald Trump’s promise to send American adults a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress deserves more than ridicule from Democrats. There are plenty of reasons to question the proposal. Trump has not provided a detailed mechanism for delivering the payments. Congress would have to act and Republicans themselves are divided over the […]

The Marriage Deficit Is an Economic Catastrophe

The Marriage Deficit Is an Economic Catastrophe

The Beatles told us: “All you need is love.” They were right, but along with love must come marriage. But marriage rates have plummeted, especially among young men. A Pulitzer Prize-worthy story by Sean Salai of The Washington Times crunches all the numbers. To say they are worrisome would be a vast understatement. – In […]

Michigan needs financial innovation without sacrificing local lending | Opinion

Michigan needs financial innovation without sacrificing local lending | Opinion

For more than 50 years, First Independence Bank has served Detroit communities that too often were overlooked by the broader financial system. We were founded on a simple belief: every family, entrepreneur and neighborhood deserves access to financial opportunity. Our work is deeply personal and mission-driven. It is the family purchasing its first home. It […]

Lindsay Clancy case exposes a crisis for mothers | Opinion

Lindsay Clancy case exposes a crisis for mothers | Opinion

Whether Lindsay Clancy eventually goes to prison or not doesn’t really matter. I’m not even sure she cares that much. Her life is over. But, as usual, society has split our opinions on this tragedy, even assigning partisanship and political ideology to the guilty or the innocent. That is a mistake. And we’re missing the […]

Democrats Have Failed To Protect Black Americans

Democrats Have Failed To Protect Black Americans

By The Black Conservative Federation The top 10 U.S. cities with the highest crime rates have all been run by Democrat leadership for decades, upwards of 60 years in some cases. Not only that, but the crime in each of these cities disproportionately impacts the Black community. The Democrats have failed to protect our friends, […]

Opinion | The election story no one is telling

Opinion | The election story no one is telling

Opinion | The election story no one is telling This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Andy Johnston, Bridge Michigan August 27, 2026 There have been a lot of stories […]

Opinion | Michigan’s education crisis is the civil rights issue of our lifetime

Opinion | Michigan’s education crisis is the civil rights issue of our lifetime

Opinion | Michigan’s education crisis is the civil rights issue of our lifetime This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Mike Rogers, Bridge Michigan August 31, 2026 Over 60 years […]

The Narrow Escape of Bad Bills; Michigan’s Lame Duck Session

The Narrow Escape of Bad Bills; Michigan’s Lame Duck Session

By, Michelle Hazekamp In the final days after the 2024 Presidential Election, the 102nd Michigan Legislative session  came to a dramatic end defined by a flurry of bad bills, intraparty disputes, and legislative  walkouts during the so called “Lame Duck” session, meanwhile leaving critical issues effecting  Michigan residents unresolved and fueling criticism over leadership.  As […]

OPINION: Profiting from Racial Pain

OPINION: Profiting from Racial Pain

by David Almasi “It is time America recognizes what’s going on” regarding Benjamin Crump. Crump is the attorney behind many of the recent “black lives matter” lawsuits that have garnered international headlines and helped fuel the unrest that’s taken innocent lives and cost billions of dollars in damages. Far from being the “country lawyer” that he claims to […]

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