Recent Articles
Same-sex marriage has bright future
During the weekend, state Rep. Pam Byrnes, D-Lyndon Township, made news by announcing at the Michigan Pride rally at the Capitol that she intends to lead an effort to reverse Michigan’s 2004 ban on same-sex marriage. The timing seems about right as support for same-sex marriage is on the rise nationwide and several states have legalized it in recent months. First, however, we must take a look at recent milestones in this civil rights battle.
Candidates should address poverty
Finally, after over a year of constant campaigning, suspect primaries, undemocratic caucuses, questionable party rules, and in-party division, the Democrats have chosen their presumptive nominee for the presidency.
Charities hit hard in rough economy
In a struggling economy, most businesses feel the stresses of decreased revenues as a result of decreased demand for their products or services, as people have less disposable income for such spending. For nonprofit organizations that provide social services, however, demand often increases during difficult economic times, while revenues decrease. This puts such organizations in the difficult position of having to provide more services to more people but with fewer resources.
Ralph Nader not ruining election
You could feel it coming before Ralph Nader even uttered the words announcing he is running for president. Regardless of the fact that he was basically a nonfactor in the 2004 election results, Democrats were ready to attack Nader for having the audacity to run again for public office.
Cost of diabetes affects everyone
If you have followed my columns in this newspaper during the past year, chances are you’ve caught one of several written in support of embryonic stem cell research. This passion of mine is the result of another cause I have supported for 15 years — diabetes research.
