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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
Carol Higgins of Mendon Township writes, "Many trees fell in recent storms and unfortunately, we don't have a system in place to make use of their potential value as building material or heating fuel. I'm dismayed when I see a pile of uprooted or slightly damaged trees that are considered a nuisance and will be burned out in the open; releasing CO2, smoke and numerous particulates."
Andrew George of Three Rivers writes that tariffs on Chinese goods will not "magically bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.," and imposing high tariffs on foreign goods "isn't a win for American workers" in general.
Andrew George of Three Rivers writes that the recent arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil is simply "for the 'crime' of exercising his First Amendment rights." Khalil, a legal permanent U.S. resident and Palestinian activist who led students in protests last spring at Columbia, faces deportation following his arrest over the weekend by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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