There is no question that Ann Arbor is a generally thriving city with countless positive attributes – a thriving social scene, gorgeous parks and landscaping, and a strong economy anchored by one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. Unfortunately, like all cities, Ann Arbor also has several significant flaws behind its […]
Category: Politics
The Rise and Fall of the Rust Belt: A City and Region in Decline
In Ann Arbor, it can be all too easy to forget the wider state and region we inhabit as students at the University of Michigan. It is affluent, educated, and diverse — at least ethnically, racially, and sexually. If it were not for the typically midwestern weather, you could be forgiven for mistaking Ann Arbor, […]
The Michigan Daily is Right to Criticize TikTok Consumerism, and Conservatives Should Listen
With the explosion of online social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, there has been a near-parallel explosion in online mass consumerism. When Facebook saw an explosion in popularity, the social media platform implemented “Facebook Marketplace,” which served as a significant digital marketplace where consumers would have the opportunity to splurge on relatively […]
Nikki Haley Takes on Trump, Biden at Troy Rally
The former UN ambassador discussed fiscal responsibility, national security, and electability.
Trump Touts Economic Nationalism in Michigan Rally
The former president promotes tariffs and energy production to revive the manufacturing economy.
RFK Jr. Comes to Michigan
The independent presidential candidate turns his attention to the battleground state.
Op-Ed: Ann Arbor’s Quixotic Adventure into Middle Eastern Politics
Local government needlessly inflames tensions on the Israel–Hamas war.
The American Solidarity Party Comes to U-M
Peter Sonski’s presidential platform offers a necessary alternative to the status quo.
Gina M. Raimondo Comes to the Ford School
The secretary of commerce discusses projecting American strength at home and abroad.
CSG Spends a Lot of Money Every Semester. Here’s How It Could Be Done More Efficiently
There are three basic steps that CSG could take in raising the ceiling of its capabilities.