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The Constitution refers to treaties with other sovereign nations as “the supreme law of the land.” But what happens when promises have been made that are potentially in conflict? Two treaties with the U.S. could lead to very different outcomes for Line 5.

Yesterday, February 10, the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began in the United States Senate. The trial is the first of its…

When it comes to protecting the environment, our existing laws have failed us.So says environmental activist Maya van Rossum. In her new book, The Green…

The Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a long legal battle between the state and a large group of public school employee unions.The…

As it turns out, Michigan played a significant role in the history of the 27th Amendment. Michigan put it over the top in 1992.Rick Pluta, Michigan…

The Next IdeaIceland is one of those countries that you don’t tend to see in the international spotlight.That changed this week, when the so-called…

Four years ago, Michigan voters were asked if they wanted to summon a convention to write a new state constitution.We said no, by a two-to-one margin.…

Michigan could soon join about 20 states that are formally calling for a national convention to draft a balanced budget amendment to the U.S.…

Political scientists generally agree that the United States Constitution is one of the most amazing documents in history.It was written 225 years ago, to…

A federal judge in Grand Rapids says a Michigan law that bans panhandling in public places "on its face" violates the First Amendment.... and the 14th…