Death by own action a real, present danger for many
A broad, cautionary piece on suicide risk, its rising rates, especially among youths and veterans, and the link to drug and alcohol abuse. It urges open conversation, asks direct questions, and provides guidance to seek help and support. It notes a local contact for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Williams
Marilyn Monroe
Kurt Cobain
Ernest Hemingway
United States
Department of Health and Human Services
Sunshine Week gaps in Michigan FOIA bills persist
Michigan marks Sunshine Week as bills to join the national Open Records Act stall in the Senate. Meekhof blocks House Bills 4148 to 4157, delaying public access to records and keeping state leaders exempt from FOIA while journalists and citizens protest for accountability and stronger transparency.
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Michigan
Senate
Meekhof
Bill Schuette
Larry Nassar
Flint
Center For Public
Transparency and access to public records in government
An editorial arguing transparency as core to democracy and accountability. Public records, FOIA, and journalism expose how officials spend taxpayers’ money and adhere to protocols. Readers are urged to demand accessible data from city and state bodies to verify honesty and responsiveness.
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Flint
FOIA
Michigan
High Court
City of Lansing
Michigan State University
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Jcoffman
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Coalition For Open Government
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan