Jackson Opinion

Guest column: Use a small portion of Michigan's unanticipated revenues to restore Earned Income Tax Credit

2013-05-21T12:00:48Z

Gilda Z. Jacobs MLive file photo Gilda Z. Jacobs is president and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy, formerly the Michigan League for Human services, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to economic opportunity...

Even in Jackson, economic optimism ought to be in style again

2013-05-21T12:00:00Z

Flawed or not, unemployment statistics do mean something. And they are headed in the right direction. Even more encouraging are recent developments with Jackson County's real-estate market.

Tim Skubick: A lesson in open government from the Jase Bolger grand jury investigation

2013-05-21T11:23:55Z

Politicians have elevated the word “transparency” to the status of motherhood, apple pie, and Chevrolet - when it's convenient.

Andrew Heller: You write, I write - the May edition

2013-05-20T15:00:00Z

"See what you started, Andy? Now every right-wing knucklehead on MLive is thinking you have somehow validated their slanted view.

Letter: We must look past 'felon' label when judging people

2013-05-20T14:16:34Z

I earnestly suggest we take more time in seeing the person behind the crime and not the images that your mind concocts.

Letter: Polly's, A&A Market provided help to veterans poppy sale

2013-05-20T13:24:31Z

The members and auxiliary of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 83 thank everyone who participated in our annual veterans Poppy Sale.

Tim Skubick: Sales tax hike to fund roads has conservative lawmaker conflicted

2013-05-20T10:45:19Z

When you vote for a lawmaker do you send him or her to Lansing to vote their conscience or vote the way you want them to vote?

Conservationist: Michigan's dunes are worth too much to develop (Guest column)

2013-05-19T13:30:42Z

We shouldn't be fooled by the majesty of the dunes; despite how far they stretch along Michigan's freshwater coastline, they are still fragile and they still need protecting.

The public's pulse: Recent letters, columns from Jackson-area residents

2013-05-19T13:00:02Z

Last week's opinions by and about Jackson-area residents. Share your opinion at jaletters@mlive.com.

Embracing the inner dumbness while being outsmarted by a car radio

2013-05-19T12:00:00Z

While driving, I was gripped by sudden obsessions to conquer the radio. I lunged toward the buttons and pushed randomly. A couple of times I drifted into the wrong lane of traffic, but no collisions resulted.

Editorial: Don't take the 'Community' out of this college

2013-05-19T11:30:43Z

We like Jackson Community College just fine as a name. But it's up to the community to show it cares, if it does.

Tim Skubick: Woman lieutenant governor candidate might make a difference in a tight race

2013-05-19T10:57:53Z

Picking a woman running mate in this governor’s contest could provide a meaningful contrast.

Letter: Arts education is a valuable way to get through to students

2013-05-17T20:17:22Z

Do we really want to bring up those test scores? If we do, let's take another look at the so-called frills of education, "art education."

Letter: What Jackson County budget needs: fewer bosses

2013-05-17T19:58:30Z

We need police, fire, and ambulance. Too many bosses in and out of offices we don't need.

Writer faces challenge of inspiring graduating class at Albion High School, Letitia Fowler column

2013-05-17T16:30:00Z

Next week when I talk with the graduating class at commencement, I’ll be thinking of the stories -- the people, the love, family, and support -- over the years that have contributed to the stories yet being written in my life.

Andrew Heller: This isn't the president I thought I knew

2013-05-17T14:00:00Z

If I had the chance to say one thing to President Obama about his leadership and the actions of his administration in recent days, it would be "You're better than this."

French exchange program teaches students about history and culture, Sara Scott column

2013-05-17T12:30:00Z

As part of the French Back-to-Back program, my daughter, Elizabeth, will visit the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day during World War II.

Tim Skubick: Re-do of fireworks law should solve those 3 a.m. explosions

2013-05-17T10:38:28Z

Some local officials were inundated with citizen complaints because revelers set off legal fireworks at all hours of the day and night.

Letter: Al Glick Baseball/Softball Tournament could have been better organized

2013-05-16T14:36:30Z

The Al Glick Baseball/Softball tournament organizers should do a better job of having a local tournament that teams can play in, win and have a chance to play in a championship game.

Letter: Thanks to all for support for Soaring South District Conference

2013-05-16T14:32:00Z

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following people for their generous support during our Soaring South District Conference, which was held at the Community A.M.E. Church.