Phil's Column

Fighting the tide of media cutbacks, Bridge journalism provides insight into the events of the day and a sense of community togethernes

Here’s hoping the Senate won’t weasel out of a bill that makes lawmakers subject to the open records law. Lansing must also keep the rigorous M-STEP test, Michigan’s best bet for accurately gauging our students’ success.

Students today are being asked to assume debt levels that are far higher than they were before Lansing started cutting back on support for higher ed

As the state continues to starve Michigan cities of needed revenue, two civic-minded philanthropists are working to ease the financial burden on their beloved Kalamazoo.

A very big reason Michigan students are falling behind is the very structure of our education system blurs responsibility and eliminates accountability

History teaches that when political leaders are tone deaf, frustrated and aroused citizens often take things into their own hands.

Reflecting on the special glories of a Michigan summer holiday

Bridge Magazine’s new book on the Flint water crisis, “Poison on Tap,” reminds readers what can happen when our institutions start breaking down.

It’s time for leaders in the legislature to put aside short-term skirmishes that produce momentary headlines and focus on longer-term imperatives that will leave a lasting mark.

State policies over many decades are choking off revenue to cities across the state. Is Michigan willing to change?