Other Voices
05/14/12
Most people agree that something should be done to eliminate money as a vital element in the American presidential selection process.
05/07/12
Good mass transit puts people first by planning with them and for them, connecting people to hospitals, colleges, jobs and shopping.
04/30/12
Recent Supreme Court oral arguments have left many wondering about the fate of the Affordable Care Act. If the ACA does not remain in effect -- whether the result of Supreme Court decisions or the political process -- employers need to understand what might happen next. (Hint: It won't be pretty.)
04/22/12
On Jan. 23, an MD-11 wide-body aircraft touched down at Detroit Metropolitan Airport and taxied to a building that has been empty since June 2009 -- a victim of our nation's economic recession.
04/16/12
Every Michiganian should root for Detroit. It's our largest city, defines our state to outsiders and is home to some of our most distinctive assets, from the Detroit Institute of Arts to the Detroit Tigers.
04/08/12
It's unconscionable for Detroit -- a city plagued by violent crime -- not to have every law enforcement tool available at its disposal to help bring perpetrators to justice and provide closure to those affected.
04/08/12
When my family and I moved to the Detroit area from Chicago, I often heard, "You must have gotten this backward," implying that anyone in his right mind would be moving the other way.
03/25/12
For a generation of Michiganians who felt they benefited from first-rate public schools, the latest numbers on our state's student achievement are surprising and dispiriting.
01/29/12
In law school, my business transactions professor said: "If you want to scare the hell out of your opponent, accuse him of being a fiduciary."
01/15/12
As former president and CEO of the Detroit Science Center, I cherish having worked with Francois Castaing and Kevin Prihod.
01/08/12
We must remember the legacy of Sam Logan, the publisher of the Michigan Chronicle who died Dec. 28 at age 78, as a great economic developer.
01/01/12
I am pretty much an optimist who tries, often with minimal to no factual support, to look at the bright side of things. So I hate to end the year on a down note.
12/14/11
In a few shorts weeks, after the holiday glitter fades away, another shiny package awaits Michiganders: the North American International Auto Show.
11/27/11
Imagine you've received a cancer diagnosis and the best -- possibly only -- treatment that will manage your disease has limited side effects, lets you continue working, and can be administered at home. But it is financially out of reach -- because it's a pill.
11/23/11
Communities across Michigan are responding to Gov. Rick Snyder's call to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. A bill introduced in Lansing will remove a big stumbling block and deserves fast action by the Legislature.
11/16/11
Thirty years ago, I was one of 27 elected officials charged with writing a Wayne County Home Rule Charter and subsequently served as the chairman of that legislative committee. Reform has a way of wearing out; it is time for "Reform 2.0" in Detroit and Wayne County.
11/06/11
The attention Gov. Rick Snyder gave to green infrastructure in the special message he recently delivered did not receive much notice.
10/19/11
Fast-food restaurants are benefiting from consumer concerns about another recession, as persistently high unemployment and weak confidence constrain discretionary spending.
10/12/11
What if Michigan had a program that locked in the property tax base for local governments -- and then turned it into an economic development tool?
09/20/11
It is important for Michigan to retain and attract young talent, especially in technical fields. Companies locate where there is a strong talent pool, and business growth is dependent on it. We need talent to migrate to Michigan. Companies will follow and put the economy on a growth track.
09/11/11
Why is a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor so important? What does it really mean for Michigan?
09/08/11
If our city leaders were asked to agree upon a single solution that would spur short-term progress in Detroit, they'd be hard-pressed to come to a consensus. Ask the same group how to ensure our city prospers over the decades to come, and no doubt they'd agree: The key to Detroit's future lies in ensuring our students receive an excellent education that prepares them to be our next generation of leaders.
08/21/11
The veteran transit directors who visited metro Detroit recently could write a book called How to Build Modern Transit Systems in the United States. Directors from Denver, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Portland and Dallas shared their experiences with elected officials, bureaucrats, business leaders and foundations. This is what we have to do to build a modern transit system in metro Detroit:
08/14/11
There are few in the business world who would argue against volunteerism as an effective activity for team-building and increasing morale. But is that the sum total of the business value of volunteerism?
08/07/11
In the next few years, we may well witness a renaissance in American manufacturing, thanks to a new federally funded program called the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.
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