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Op-Ed: Feminism: How our ideas have evolved with us

By KAITLYN VALOR BOURQUE

Feminism has evolved out of the necessity for a cause that advocates for the rights of women based on the understanding that in spite of representing half of the human population, women have been subjected to severe social and political oppression on a global scale for centuries. APR 5

Op-Ed: Time to derail the People Mover

By DAVID SILVER

Beating a dead horse is no fun, but if you re-purpose that horse into glue, then you have a useful product. Better yet, it’s not a horse; it’s an elevated rail system, two stories up. New purpose? Exercise and pleasure. Hold on, what? Get rid of the train? Yes. MAR 31

Op-Ed: Snyder should not sign food aid reform law

By RYAN FELTON

Legislation intended to prevent big lottery winners from receiving food aid was headed to Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk awaiting his signature, MLive reported March 30. APR 6

Column: No simple solution for weight loss

By SWATHI NALLAPA

Conventional wisdom tells us that regular exercise and a balanced diet are the keys to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In recent months, however, the age-old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has been called into question as studies now suggest that diet and exercise alone may not be enough to combat weight gain and obesity. MAR 25

Column: Global Detroit looks to help immigrants

By SHAFFWAN AHMED

The Global Detroit initiative holds a great deal of potential for the city of Detroit. MAR 25