Posts published in “Guest Column”

  The Nixon tapes would not end Richard Nixon’s presidency today. In 1974, the decisive evidence in Watergate was not a rumor or a partisan claim. It was a tape. When the Supreme Court forced…

As Michigan’s cyclospora outbreak has grown over the past few weeks, I have seen two very different reactions circulating. Some people have concluded that raw produce is too risky altogether, leaving them unsure whether even…

  In 1976, Johnny Cash released the song “One Piece at a Time” about a factory worker who built an automobile after spending decades sneaking parts off the assembly line. The result was a car…

  Energy affordability is critical for Michiganders. Rising electric bills are putting a financial squeeze on households and businesses. How policymakers address this challenge will determine whether Michigan can remain a hub for innovation and…

  In the emergency department, we often serve as the final safety net for our communities. Every day, I see patients who have navigated complex health journeys, often arriving at our doors because other health…

  For years, Michigan families have struggled to secure the high-quality early childhood experiences their children need to thrive. At Pulse at the W.E. Upjohn Institute, we see the consequences of those challenges every day.…

  Over the past few months, Michigan neighborhoods have been plagued with shootings, criminal activity, and underage parties at short-term rental “party houses.” Lawmakers are finally starting to pay attention and are putting forward state-level…

  Access to health care has never been a struggle for me. As a daughter of two college-educated professionals and as a professional myself for nearly 20 years, I have always had health care coverage…

  When you represent rural Michigan, health care affordability is an issue you hear every day. It’s the neighbor who skips his follow-up appointment because he can’t afford the copay. It’s the young family that…