For more than 45 years, Catholics have sought to change hearts and minds about abortion laws. Each January since the legalization of abortion, pro-life advocates have marched upon Washington, D.C., speaking out for the unborn and decrying the tens of millions of lives that have been lost. The tragic 1973 rulings have led to enormous…
Summertime in Michigan is in full swing. As individuals flock to the state’s beautiful lakes and children enjoy a little more time away from school, activity at the State Capitol has slowed. Lawmakers are in their home districts on legislative break, and many are campaigning for the Aug. 7 primary election. Before break, however, lawmakers…
Two important dates are quickly approaching this summer. Monday, July 9, is the last day individuals can register to vote prior to the Michigan primary election, which will take place Tuesday, Aug. 7. Why are these dates significant? Because voting matters. Elections have the potential to transform the institutions and issues people care about, including…
Seventeen-year-olds in Michigan are not allowed to vote, enter into a legal contract, serve on a jury, or get married without a parent’s permission. When they commit a crime, however, they are considered adults by this state. In fact, current laws require 17-year-olds to be charged as adults if arrested, even for minor, non-violent offenses.…
In February, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that cases of measles increased four-fold in Europe during 2017, totaling more than 21,000 incidents. Large-scale outbreaks affected approximately one in four European countries. Often characterized by fever and rashes, measles is highly infectious and can lead to complications such as ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia or…
Each year, the federal government provides a block grant to the states called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This grant allows states each to design and to implement their own programs for those struggling in poverty, as long as the programs seek one of the following goals: Provide assistance to needy families so children…
