Haak-Frost: Remembering the radical kindness of my heroes
Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost reflects on the lives and legacies of three childhood heroes who, each in their own way, practiced radical kindness.
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Letter to the Editor: Ranked Choice Voting
Naomi Ludman, chair of the Cass County Democratic Party, writes, "Our representative democracy only works when we all believe it works based on our lived experiences. This is one reason that many disillusioned voters are turning to Ranked Choice Voting."
‘One Battle After Another’ review: There will be bud
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer says Paul Thomas Anderson's new film is both a propulsive stoner action comedy and a moving father/daughter tale.
Charles Thomas: One Question to Transform Your Relationships
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas writes, "there is one question that you can ask yourself to massively improve the quality of your relationships. And even better, it’s a very simple one." What is that question? Read Charles' Big World, Small Town column to find out.
Letter to the Editor: Southwestern Michigan College needs to expand its presidential search committee
Gerry Bundle of Cassopolis writes, "We now publicly appeal to SMC’s Board of Trustees to reconsider, and to expand the Presidential Search Committee toward representing the unrepresented with a sense of resolve over resistance."
Letter to the Editor: Public libraries are a bastion of the common good
Rev. Nicole Smith of Three Rivers writes, "Sadly, with the fracturing we are experiencing in American society the 'common good' has suffered terribly. Now we are wired and trained to think only of things that benefit us as individuals, with no consideration of the ripple effect such behavior has on our communities and society at large. In secular language we call this selfishness, in the Church, we call it Sin. Thankfully there is a place where community and individualism come together in a healthy way that promotes the 'common good.' That place is the local library, if you are lucky enough to have one in your town."
Letter to the Editor: SMC should change its public comment policy
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees needs to follow the letter and the spirit of the Open Meetings Act; SMC needs to get in sync with other community boards and allow for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items—without prior approval or screening."
Letter to the Editor: Let’s think carefully about Medicaid: It Affects All of Us
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "We should remember that when people receive health care coverage, they are more likely to be able to work regular hours and contribute to the local economy. Healthy children do better in school. All of these things benefit our community. Taking away Medicaid coverage from people not only hurts them, it hurts all of us."
Letter to the Editor: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Who really benefits?
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "while being described as a pathway to fiscal discipline and a 'Golden Age,' this bill instead redistributes wealth upwards and cuts essential public services. These changes could have long-lasting negative effects on everyday Americans."
#MomLife: Graduation, now what?
Watershed Voice office manager and occasional #MomLife columnist Steph Hightree mentally prepares for what comes next after her daughter Cadence graduates from Three Rivers High School this evening.
Letter to the Editor: Ranked Choice Voting
Naomi Ludman, chair of the Cass County Democratic Party, writes, "Our representative democracy only works when we all believe it works based on our lived experiences. This is one reason that many disillusioned voters are turning to Ranked Choice Voting."
‘One Battle After Another’ review: There will be bud
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer says Paul Thomas Anderson's new film is both a propulsive stoner action comedy and a moving father/daughter tale.
Charles Thomas: One Question to Transform Your Relationships
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas writes, "there is one question that you can ask yourself to massively improve the quality of your relationships. And even better, it’s a very simple one." What is that question? Read Charles' Big World, Small Town column to find out.
Letter to the Editor: Southwestern Michigan College needs to expand its presidential search committee
Gerry Bundle of Cassopolis writes, "We now publicly appeal to SMC’s Board of Trustees to reconsider, and to expand the Presidential Search Committee toward representing the unrepresented with a sense of resolve over resistance."
Letter to the Editor: Public libraries are a bastion of the common good
Rev. Nicole Smith of Three Rivers writes, "Sadly, with the fracturing we are experiencing in American society the 'common good' has suffered terribly. Now we are wired and trained to think only of things that benefit us as individuals, with no consideration of the ripple effect such behavior has on our communities and society at large. In secular language we call this selfishness, in the Church, we call it Sin. Thankfully there is a place where community and individualism come together in a healthy way that promotes the 'common good.' That place is the local library, if you are lucky enough to have one in your town."
Letter to the Editor: SMC should change its public comment policy
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees needs to follow the letter and the spirit of the Open Meetings Act; SMC needs to get in sync with other community boards and allow for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items—without prior approval or screening."
Letter to the Editor: Let’s think carefully about Medicaid: It Affects All of Us
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "We should remember that when people receive health care coverage, they are more likely to be able to work regular hours and contribute to the local economy. Healthy children do better in school. All of these things benefit our community. Taking away Medicaid coverage from people not only hurts them, it hurts all of us."
Letter to the Editor: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Who really benefits?
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "while being described as a pathway to fiscal discipline and a 'Golden Age,' this bill instead redistributes wealth upwards and cuts essential public services. These changes could have long-lasting negative effects on everyday Americans."
#MomLife: Graduation, now what?
Watershed Voice office manager and occasional #MomLife columnist Steph Hightree mentally prepares for what comes next after her daughter Cadence graduates from Three Rivers High School this evening.
