Do Voters Really Want to Pay for Public Schools?
Voters in Michigan approved a school bond while Ohio rejected a similar measure, each with a 64% vote. The Michigan bond will fund capital upgrades for special‑education facilities, underscoring the reliance on local property taxes for school construction. Simultaneously, states such as Florida, Ohio and Texas are pushing legislation to eliminate or drastically reduce property taxes, shifting school financing to state budgets and often pairing the move with aggressive voucher programs. The split vote and policy shifts highlight how voter age, local interests, and partisan politics shape public‑school funding.
When the Schools Choose
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear *St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy*, a Colorado case challenging a state nondiscrimination law that bars taxpayer‑funded Catholic preschools from rejecting LGBTQ families. A ruling in favor of the schools could extend...
A Conversation with MI Attorney General Nominee Eli Savit
In this episode, Michigan Attorney General nominee Eli (Ellie) Savit discusses her diverse legal background—from teaching and civil‑rights litigation to environmental and consumer protection work—and how it shapes her vision for the AG’s role as the state’s “people’s lawyer.” She...
"These Are People Whose Lives Have Been Rendered Invisible."
In this episode, host Josh talks with anthropologist‑turned‑journalist Brian Goldstone about his book *There’s No Place for Us: The Working and Homeless in America*. Goldstone explains how his ethnographic training helped him uncover the hidden lives of five Atlanta families...
VIDEO with Josh Cowen and Ambassador Bridget Brink
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discusses the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, warning that without a clear strategy the conflict risks becoming a perpetual war and endangers Americans abroad. She recounts her experience reopening the...