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Opinion While Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers will still be on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Opinion Before You Have Your Big Thanksgiving, Listen to What These Doctors Have to Say

Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers will still be on the pandemic frontlines as you celebrate Thanksgiving. They have a plea for Americans this year.

Dr. Jafar Haghshenas Dr. Jafar Haghshenas Dr. Crisanto M. Torres Dr. Crisanto M. Torres Dr. Joseph V. Sakran Dr. Joseph V. Sakran November 24, 2020 10:49 am EST
Opinion Quinn Nichols, photo courtesy Quinn Nichols.
Opinion This Michigan Zoomer Is Voting Because of Her Pre-Existing Condition

I’m a 19-year-old first time voter and I’m voting for health care this election.

Quinn Nichols Quinn Nichols November 3, 2020 9:46 am EST
Opinion Collin Hubbard
Opinion I Was Raised in Rural Michigan. I Vote to Protect the Constitution.

Collin Hubbard is a field representative of the Progressive Turnout Project, and he has a message for voters: This election is about American values.

Collin Hubbard Collin Hubbard November 2, 2020 3:43 pm EST
Your Vote 2020 Kalamazoo County Commissioner Stephanie Moore writes about the connection she feels with vice-presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris.
Your Vote 2020 A Pause for Kamala: An Ode to One Who Defies Natural Law and Space

Kalamazoo County Commissioner Stephanie Moore reflects on the historic nature of Harris’ vice-presidential candidacy and how the Michigan woman connects with the California senator.

Stephanie Moore Stephanie Moore November 2, 2020 2:21 pm EST
Opinion Four generations are aligned for the first time when it comes to voting in this year's election.
Opinion Op-Ed: My Michigan Family Was Divided at the Polls—Until President Trump

For the first time in my life, we’ll be four generations strong for the same candidate—but all for different reasons.

Harmony M. Lloyd Harmony M. Lloyd October 14, 2020 4:49 pm EDT

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Opinion by Sean Galvin
Opinion Cartoon: Trump’s Crisis Strategy

President Trump's strategy to address the deep existential threats facing the world is consistent, to say the least.

Sean Galvin September 24, 2020 2:24 pm EDT
Opinion Photo courtesy Jack Spielman.
Opinion I’m an Army Vet Who Voted for Trump in 2016. I Won’t Make That Mistake Again.

Macomb County veteran Jack Spielman said President Trump failed him on one fundamental lesson he learned during the service: character counts.

Jack Spielman Jack Spielman August 17, 2020 11:12 am EDT