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Articles from this Edition

• Making Big Data Actionable: Economist Raj Chetty Brings Unique Brand of Research to Equity and Education

  By Karen Dybis Taxes, educational equity, unemployment: When it comes to research, Raj Chetty takes on topics other economists might avoid. Chetty’s work as one of the nation’s top economists could be boiled down to one question: How can we …

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• Plagues Have Playbooks: Nicholas Christakis on the Enduring Impact of COVID-19

  By James Martinez In early 2020, Dr. Nicholas Christakis knew the COVID-19 virus deserved serious attention. The Yale professor had been collaborating with Chinese scientists for several years using cell phone data to study human interactions. Tracking data from the …

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• Polarization in Politics: Political Veterans Weigh in on Democracy and the Road to Bipartisanship

  With national politics as polarized as ever, the health of democracy is drawing increased attention as the Mackinac Policy Conference again brings national thought-leaders to Michigan’s Center Stage. This year includes former United States National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien, …

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• Designing Detroit’s Future: Duggan Administration Energized as it Eyes Third Term

  By Karen Dybis As Detroit’s mayor, Mike Duggan keeps his core values front and center: He wants Detroiters to have access to jobs, affordable housing, health care and, over the last 18 months, a sense that a pandemic-besieged city can come …

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• Carrying on the Levin Legacy: The Levin Center Promotes Bipartisan, Fact-Based Governing

  By James Martinez Senator Carl Levin’s brand of public service focused on integrity, candor and bipartisanship, and he placed a premium on Congress’ responsibility to provide public and private sector oversight that put people first. “I do believe that a politician …

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• Expect the Unexpected: GM’s Mark Reuss Looks to a Sustainable Post-Pandemic Future

  By Paul Eisenstein It began almost imperceptibly, as workers along the line began falling ill. Within weeks, it soon was apparent, COVID had come to America and, like much of the country, the auto industry needed to respond with drastic …

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• A Lesson in Civility: Sen. Carl Levin at the 2018 Detroit Policy Conference

  With former Senator Carl Levin as the honorary chairperson, the 2018 Detroit Policy Conference focused on how to create a culture of civility. In a 32-minute conversation with WDIV-TV anchor Devin Scillian, Levin shared his observations on national politics and how …

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• Meeting the Moment: Skillman’s New CEO Sees Mandate for Educational Equity

  By James Martinez For The Skillman Foundation’s new president and chief executive officer, Angelique Power, achieving equity in Detroit starts with our youth. “Watch the young people,” said Power. “Children and youth are always the metric on equity because they …

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• Not a Numbers Game: Detroiter and Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer Pushing Equity Conversation

  By Trevor W. Coleman  It’s not easy to rise from the ranks of employee to the chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 company. And it’s especially difficult if you are a woman, and triple the challenge if you are …

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• Purpose Driven: PNC Taps Harold Ford to Harness Power of Market to Promote Equity

  By Paul Vachon Former congressman Harold Ford Jr. is optimistic about change ahead. In his current role as CEO of Empowerment & Inclusion Capital Corp., and Vice Chairman of PNC Bank, he sees a not-to-distant future when most, if not …

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• Unprecedented Opportunity: Governor Talks American Rescue Plan, Equity, and Economic Growth

  What’s the biggest obstacle to sustaining economic growth?  There continues to be an incredible demand for talent. The pandemic has only intensified this challenge. From engineering to skilled trades, we know Michigan’s workforce is one of our greatest assets from …

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• Welcome Back to the Grand: Upgrades to the Pool Area Offer New Amenities, Views

  By Paul Vachon Guests arriving for the Mackinac Policy Conference can expect some surprises at the host venue. The venerable Grand Hotel, which has been welcoming guests to Mackinac Island since 1887, has always prided itself on offering the very …

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