Category: Life ~ Society ~ Culture
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Michigan No-Fault Insurance Serves Industry, Not the People
Before you celebrate your Michigan no-fault insurance check too hard, consider this. It was about as little as they could get by with, and it is particularly insulting to Michigan’s disabled community. Since its inception in the early 70s, the Michigan’s automotive no-fault law has spewed confusion and contention. The system has grown a big…
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Protect Michigan’s Public Mental Health Services – Do Not Privatize
With new big money on the table, Michigan’s public mental health services are under assault by privatization forces. Privatization would squander any chance of improving the availability or quality of mental health care for Michiganders. It is the easy and lucrative path for politicians and the healthcare industry. Making these services for-profit would further complicate and…
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CPR for Liberal Democracy
“Liberal democracy” has become fighting words in the USA, given our version of the toxic polarization that is growing around the world. The USA’s methodic adoption of autocracy went over the top with the GOP “America First” movement. And this autocratic stronghold now retards America’s ability to play a significant role in preserving world order.…
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The US Can Learn from Ukraine Leadership and Solidarity
Ukraine leadership and solidarity in the face of epic threat is beautiful and inspiring. Can you imagine the foaming frustration of Putin as he fails to scare them into submission? Yes, Putin can attack and inflict heavy damage, but it will cost him dearly and things are already not going according to his tired old…
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Autocrats Use Terrorists to Plunder Free Speech
The premise that autocrats use terrorists to plunder free speech might be obvious. Or in your reality it might not matter, or it’s desired or even expected. In any case, it merits consideration. This opinion is not to detract from the joy that ‘hostage diplomacy’ was able to free Danny Fenster. But hostage diplomacy has…
