Commentary

American Civil Liberties Union discusses civil rights, poverty

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

Miriam Aukerman Speaks to the ACLU on civil liberties, economics, incarceration.

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A ferocious "County" at Actors' Theatre

Submitted 05-20-2012 under OPINION

A terrific production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play opens in the city.

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A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION

This is a comparative snapshot of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin, looking at diversity and the role of high-tech industry and its effect on the retention of talent.

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Which Way Home

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

This documentary film,followed by discussion led by Zulema Moret, follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow.

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Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety

Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION

Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.

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Teenagers are protesting, since when have they cared?

Submitted 05-10-2012 under OPINION

On May 3rd local youth took a stand, protesting and showing everyone they care about their education.

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Pilgrimage

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Silence in the murmur of a crowd. Isolation in the midst of many. A symbol left as a testament to those who would stand in the same location. These moments resulted in the photos included in this show.

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