Living in a post-fact world, in which there is no independent standard by which to judge the accuracy of any assertion.
Phil Power
Former newspaper publisher and University of Michigan Regent Phil Power is a longtime observer of Michigan politics and economics. He is also the founder and former chairman of the Center for Michigan which publishes Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.
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Thank you, generous Bridge readers. You did it!
We at Bridge are extremely grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support provided by you – the readers – in our year-end fundraising campaign. We are so proud to announce that your financial contributions allowed us to fully meet the $25,000 year-end Knight News Match from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. And […]
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Cold? Spend a winter in Alaska, then we’ll talk cold
Drunks in snowbanks, toes chopped off with an axe, and other pleasant tales from the arctic tundra.
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The end of fake news
The Center for Michigan and Bridge are embarking on the immense task of developing fact-based, statistical measures of Michigan’s economy, education system, health and environment to help solve the state’s most vexing problems.
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Wolves of Christmas Past
Even the coldest, loneliest holiday season can be warmed with Handel, a pet wolf and a caribou roast
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Betsy DeVos’ path to an easier confirmation
The U.S. Education Secretary nominee should recommend that the state markedly improve oversight of charter schools and demand the release of private charter companies’ financial statements.
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A Chinese voice on Trump, free speech and political correctness
A heavily censored Chinese media is not conducive to a well-informed citizenry. But free speech alone won’t solve problems facing the U.S.
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In an era of fake news and layoffs at the dailies, you can count on Bridge
Your tax-deductible investment in nonprofit journalism will help Bridge expand our data-driven policy analysis, political watchdog work and the best education coverage in the state
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Reflections on Trump’s election: Taking the long view
There is often a direct relationship between a candidate having a compelling vision for our society and the enthusiasm of the voter
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After bitter campaign, dark days for the Republic
When we cannot even agree on facts, how can we reasonably discuss politics or policy, much less governance?