America’s relationship with China has changed — what does that mean?
America’s relationship to China has changed in recent decades. Both U.S. politicians and the general public have become much more...
It’s more than just a game to Mike Tirico
Legendary NBC sports broadcaster Mike Tirico was one of the big names at the Mackinac Policy Conference this year. Tirico...
Detroit’s need to address pollution, heat waves and flooding
Rising temperatures, major storms and the continued pollution of our water and air means troubling new problems for old, industrial...
How concerned should we be about COVID-19 at this stage?
Things have changed a lot in the two plus years since the novel coronavirus came on the scene. Americans have...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Ric DeVore on how foundations can aid communities
Last week, officials announced the launch of a new $54 million fund as part of a collaboration between the Wayne...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Including more residents in the city-planning process
There are a bunch of new development projects in Detroit. That includes more bike lanes, street lights and the Joe...
Mackinac Policy Conference: The issues pressing the most vulnerable Michiganders
State policy dictates much of public life in Michigan. One of the organizations advocating for policies meant to protect vulnerable...
Michigan Legislature’s GOP leaders want to defend abortion ban in court
The Michigan Legislature’s Republican leaders say they want to step in to defend the state’s dormant abortion ban if Attorney...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Jocelyn Benson on keeping elections safe
It was chaos at Detroit’s Huntington Place, as poll workers counted votes for the 2020 presidential election. They were met...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Warren Evans on gun restrictions, Wayne County funding, and his career
Over the weekend, a series of shootings in eight states left at least 15 people dead and 60 others wounded....
One Small Step is asking people to connect with those they disagree with
Most experts and lay people agree that Americans are polarized. They don’t just disagree on what issues affect the U.S....
Mackinac Policy Conference: David Egner on how philanthropy can benefit southeast Michigan
Last month, city officials broke ground on the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park along the riverfront in Detroit. This...