In 1873, as a result of the Homestead Act, my great-great-great grandfather, of French-Canadian descent, was awarded 160 acres of land in Leelanau County, Michigan for military service in the Civil War. read more »
The Uglification of Michigan Lake Towns
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Kamala Harris Runs for President as Businesses Flee Her State
Good vibrations aren’t a policy platform. While Kamala Harris is campaigning on a promise to create an “opportunity economy,” employers are fleeing her home state of California. read more »
The Brotherhood of Man in a Waiting Room
Many states are beginning to limit the use of cell phones in schools for various reasons ranging from their impact on mental health to being distractions in the classroom. read more »
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City Suburb Relationships — Where the Midwest is Worst
Does anyone really think about the relationship a city has to its surrounding metro area? It means a lot more than you might think. read more »
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What’s Good For Generac Is Bad For America. We Bought One Anyway.
If you are in the business of selling standby home generators, hurricanes, severe weather, and blackouts are good for business. read more »
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The Dangerous Evolution of Cancel Culture
Academic boycotts targeting ideas, individuals, and institutions deemed problematic are no longer just in vogue for faculty. read more »
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How AI Will Embolden the Tyranny of Big Tech
The emergence of artificial intelligence marks the latest acceleration of the digital age. read more »
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Invasion of the Water Snatchers
Drought has hit Schleicher County hard. Lots of the stock tanks are dry. The only plants that appear to be thriving on this part of the Edwards Plateau are scrawny mesquite trees and the ever-present prickly pear cactus. read more »
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The Midwest: Solving the Networking Problem
First I want to thank everyone for reading, sharing and commenting on my recent post on talent, ambition and culture in the Midwest. read more »
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Auto/Transit Job Access Ratios: 50 Large Metro Areas
What a difference the remote work revolution has made. The University of Minnesota Accessibility Observation auto and transit access data for 2021 read more »
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