

Jun 1, 2022
June 2022
Disappointment. That probably captures best my reaction to what took place in mid-May when state lawmakers voted to place on the November...


Apr 27, 2022
May 2022
As we approach another election cycle at Downtown Newsmagazine, I can't help but recall one of the more important lessons given to me way...


Mar 29, 2022
April 2022
When voters in 1992 were asked to approve Proposal B to usher in term limits for Michigan lawmakers and members of the administration, 69...


Feb 22, 2022
March 2022
State voters could be facing a near record number of statewide ballot proposals when the November 8 general election arrives, including...


Aug 24, 2021
September 2021
Critical Race Theory (CRT). The mere mention of this graduate level approach to American history brings immediate reaction from those on...


Jul 27, 2021
August 2021
The right of citizens in Michigan to initiate law or constitutional changes by initiative petition has been subjected to a series of...


Jun 23, 2021
July 2021
News editor Lisa's Brody's longform piece this month on the gender identity issue facing society couldn't be more timely as we close out...


May 26, 2021
June 2021
Michigan House and Senate members are finally wrestling with the issue of financial disclosure by state officials but don't get your...


May 8, 2021
May 2021
When my spouse in recent months was stopped for speeding (considerably, I might add) by local police on her way to work early one...


Feb 24, 2021
March 2021
Michigan voters will have to pay close attention this year and next to make sure that the Republican controlled state House and Senate do...