Category: Opinions

Erik Prince, Hillsdale class of ’92, founder of Blackwater Worldwide, considers himself an entrepreneur, but also a patriot. In his memoir, “Civilian Warriors,” he writes of his military contractor business’s involvement with the CIA and State Department in the post-9/11 world that “Blackwater’s contribution to Operation Enduring Freedom wasn’t ever conceived of as a business...

“Hey, how you doin’?” Who knew such words could be so discomforting? Hollaback, an organization fighting street harassment, recently released a hidden-camera video of a woman walking around New York City for 10 hours that went viral with over 23 million hits. The video says the woman received more than 100 catcalls, not including winks,...

When Tonya Gomez learned that she had three hours to make it to the hospital for a life-saving surgery, she could barely muster the energy to pack an overnight bag. Her battle with cystic fibrosis had left her lungs scarred, infected, and performing at only 19 percent. Her body’s energy raced through calories just to...

Michael Brown’s tragic death in the streets of Ferguson is only the latest example of the fractures which still exist in our society. Fears of racial discrimination and abuse of power remain an ever-present reality in segments of America. Yet the conservative response to the grand jury decision in Ferguson has demonstrated an inability to...

In October, Tastes of Life, a locally-owned restaurant ministry announced it will close because the increased costs it will incur from raising wages surpasses its revenue. The business employed 12 people struggling with terminal illnesses, family problems, or criminal records. These employees, whom Tastes of Life provided counseling, job experience, and a small income, all...