Phil's Column

Emergency managers threaten the trust local residents have in government. They should be used carefully, with concern for the health and welfare of those affecte

The death of a former school superintendent underscores the importance of leaders who can bind a community together

The state’s slow response to lead poisoning in Flint and school debt in Detroit shows a government unable to execute important tasks in the public interes

Bold public-private partnerships could offer a model for conserving Michigan’s ecologically important landscapes and the wildlife that live on the

Envisioning a future in which nativist know-nothings duke it out against an elite political establishment

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Ordinary citizens now trapped in endless pro- and anti-government arguments may suddenly be able to escape from that sterile maze, thanks to technology.

“Insider baseball,” sure, but on legislation that could make a big impact on public education

Encouraging investment in human capital is one of the most important policy priorities for Michigan in the next decade