Grand Rapids Opinion

Will the federal push for charter schools increase segregation?

2010-02-09T18:16:06Z

Report shows for-profit charters are less diverse than others and have fewer special-education students.

What can Obama accomplish with his health care summit?

2010-02-09T17:31:00Z

Obama is getting mixed reviews on whether a summit will do any good to rev up his stalled health care legislation.

Editorial: A bold suggestion for reforming Michigan's local governments

2010-02-09T10:34:14Z

Do we really need expensive multi-layered governments?

From the comments: Politicians too late to stop Asian carp

2010-02-08T21:56:12Z

Proposals by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to stop Asian carp from establishing populations in the Great Lakes didn't impress MLive readers.

Mike Bouchard: State needs more public-private partnerships starting with roadside rest stops

2010-02-08T16:33:55Z

To bring Michigan to better times, we must act boldly and creatively. Frankly, there are more risks if we continue down the usual path than if we explore new territory.

Rick Snyder's Super Bowl ad gambles that Michigan's looking for a nerd to run the state

2010-02-08T12:53:34Z

Ad never identifies candidate as a Republican. Will he seem practical to voters?

Rabbi Albert Lewis: The merit of working and seeking work

2010-02-07T12:22:39Z

The definition of "working class" is too limited.

Nancy Crawley: Toyota just latest in long line of businesses whose confidence made them vulnerable

2010-02-07T11:12:50Z

Closely held business "truths" often fail us: GM, real estate, IBM.

Editorial: Keys to get Michigan's economy going again

2010-02-07T11:00:00Z

There is a way forward that will be difficult, but doable.

Ruth Butler: Ah, that list of things we meant to teach our children

2010-02-07T10:49:54Z

We treasured the time; it went by fast.

Michigan retiree tax breaks may be next on chopping block

2010-02-07T06:04:07Z

Michigan has the most generous tax treatment for retirees in the nation.

Editorial: Michigan needs to change tenure rules to remove ineffective teachers

2010-02-06T12:00:00Z

There are too many roadblocks to getting rid of ineffective teachers.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Hoekstra, Cox have different plans to stop Asian carp from taking over Great Lakes

2010-02-06T10:56:23Z

Rep. Pete Hoekstra, left, introduced legislation in Congress, while Attorney General Mike Cox has renewed efforts to shut down the Lake Michigan in Chicago-area waterways.

Charley Honey: Founder, director of Westown Jubilee Housing retires after 45 years of service

2010-02-06T09:19:47Z

Rev. Dick Ter Maat brought hope, stability to West Side, one homeowner at a time.

Virg Bernero will announce Monday if he'll run for governor; experts say he will

2010-02-05T21:00:19Z

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero will make an announcement on Monday on whether he'll run for the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor, according to The Detroit News. All indications point to Bernero entering the race.

National Review on the Michigan blueprint for America: 'Read it and weep'

2010-02-05T16:34:56Z

Are there parallels between Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's administration and Obama's first year?

Editorial: Bring the air fare wars to Grand Rapids

2010-02-05T14:00:00Z

Costs to fly from Grand Rapids are among the highest in the nation.

Could Republicans win back the Senate in 2010?

2010-02-04T18:39:38Z

Just weeks ago, it was ludicrous to suggest Republicans had a shot at majority.

The new, combative Obama: Bipartisanship or nasty politics?

2010-02-04T14:13:55Z

What do you make of Obama's new combative tactics?

Editorial: Michigan should make preschool the priority

2010-02-04T14:00:00Z

Investing in high-quality early-childhood education doesn’t cost. It pays.

Congressional candidate Jay Riemersma's support for Tim Tebow anti-abortion Super Bowl ad 'will play well' in conservative West Michigan district

2010-02-04T12:32:03Z

Ad sponsored by Focus on the Family is said to feature star Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother recounting the story of her challenged pregnancy.