By Kristine Baumstark (May 3, 2022) The undue influence of deep-pocket donors threatens to kill us in a variety of ways – polluted groundwater, polluted air, toxic chemical spills, overpriced medications, climate change related wildfires and floods . . . and on and on. Sadly, some Americans are literally dead, thanks to the undue influence that wealthy donors […]
Special Interests and Michigan’s Line 5 Controversy
By Eric Kachman (April 8, 2022) Once again, the overwhelming influence of special interests has created a climate related problem on both national and international levels. This time, an idyllic spot in Michigan is the focal point. Aging pipeline threatens the Great Lakes The Enbridge Line 5 has long been a concern for the people […]
Undue Influence Exercised by Charter School Supporters
By Brooke Zarn and Kristine Baumstark (February 1, 2022) Love ‘em or hate ‘em, charter schools nationwide tend to perform roughly as well as public schools and enrollment continues to rise. At the same time, however, a growing mistrust is undercutting the broad support charter schools have enjoyed in the past. What’s wrong with charter schools? […]