democracy
The Climate Is Always on the Ballot
by (GRClimate)
Submitted 10-29-2024 under NONPROFITS
By Cristina Stob With federal, state, and local elections happening now, it is of utmost importance to keep a clear eye on the future when voting. National voting polls consistently find that the economy is ranked as a very...
Still in tears for our students after school walkout
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
By Kymie Spring, Community Organizer, Creston Neighborhood Association I went to City High Middle School well before Columbine or any of the massacres that followed. We felt totally safe then. Later, when I taught elementary school, we had fire...
Dr. Arthur Brooks misses mark in speech on poor feeling 'needed' versus eliminating poverty
by (Jeremy Moore)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under OPINION
On Monday night, my colleagues from EquityPAC and I attended the “Evening at Acton” which featured Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. and President of the American Enterprise Institute. The event was on “Bringing America Together: Restoring...
Invest in democracy
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 04-23-2014 under OPINION
If you've ever read The Rapidian, contributed to it or had your business or organization featured in it, you know the role it plays in the Grand Rapids community. You will have undoubtedly experienced the connection you feel with your neighbors...