Leader Columnists
Presidential race needs surprise candidate
All indications are that next year’s presidential primary is going to feature a crowded field, but I’m casting an early write-in ballot for a candidate ...
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Leader Columnists
Voting is a privilege Americans continue to waste
The citizens of Berrien and Cass counties should be disappointed with themselves and their neighbors after Tuesday’s election, not because of the results but because ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:29 am
Leader Columnists
Two ‘yes’ votes about paying it forward
Niles citizens cannot allow a handful of individuals with bitterness toward the past — and maybe apathy with government-funded entities in general — to mortgage ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 23, 2015 8:05 am
Leader Columnists
Field trips can lead to careers
“Where do you sit at? … I bet you print 505 million newspapers. … Do people work hard here? … How long does it take ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
Strong public voice makes democracy work
Want proof that America is still a government that is, as President Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address, “of the people, by the people, ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 9, 2015 8:47 am
Leader Columnists
Strong public voice makes democracy work
Want proof that America is still a government that is, as President Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address, “of the people, by the people, ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 9, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
Leadership about more than mission statements
A local community-building initiative had me sold right from the start, as its name consists of two words — lead and Michiana — that mean a ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:00 am
Kentucky
NCAA Midwest Regional — Notre Dame, Kentucky
by Michael Caldwell, Sunday, March 29, 2015 3:16 pm
Leader Columnists
Liquid of life gets unjustly overlooked
It may be the biggest understatement of all time, but here’s a newsflash for you: Water is important. Really, really important. This may sound like ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
March Madness is about far more than just final scores
Today marks the true beginning of a special time of the year, those weeks when we cheer for David to pickup his sling to face ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:19 am
Columns
Transparency worth more than cost savings
It may have a new name, but the legislation that would essentially leave many citizens in the dark when it comes to how local governments ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:29 am
Leader Columnists
Volunteerism cannot be built on the few; must look to the many
In sports — and in life — we misguidedly overanalyze raw data, often convinced that statistics can tell the whole story. However, sometimes the numbers ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:35 am
Horizons
Avid reader tops 2,200 books read over nearly 40 years
When John Willis flipped open the turquoise spiral-bound notebook on Jan. 1, 1976, and wrote the words “Harpo Speaks,” he never really thought about how ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:18 am
Leader Columnists
Horizons offers glimpse into why area is so special
Hopefully, by the time you read these words, you’ve already been drawn into our 34th annual Horizons edition that is a special supplement inside today’s ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:02 am
Leader Columnists
Relay for Life making difference one dollar, one person at a time
There are always lots of things going on across southwest Michigan. Communities from the Lake Michigan shore to northern Indiana will soon be gearing up ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:03 am
Horizons
Real Call of Duty
As thousands of Michiana residents gathered around their Christmas trees to open presents or relax with loved ones this year, 20-year-old Colten Evans was stuck ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 12, 2015 1:43 pm
Leader Columnists
Perspective on winter continues to melt away
I am not sure that growing up in eastern Kentucky exactly constitutes being from the south — those who hear my accent may argue otherwise — ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 12, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
Positive changes become rewards unto themselves
Although it shocks me to even type it, I have now been here at Leader Publications for almost a year and a half. It has ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 5, 2015 8:55 am
Leader Columnists
‘Cheerleaders’ offer crucial support for their communities
It usually didn’t take newcomers long to figure out that Juan Ganum was the leading cheerleader for the city of Niles, despite the fact his ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
Best gifts cannot be found in a store
My wife and I recently asked our oldest daughter how she wanted to celebrate her looming seventh birthday, offering up a few suggestions and expecting ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
Still time to recognize ‘Unsung Heroes’
At weddings the minister often urges guests to “speak now or forever hold your peace.” This is Michiana residents’ last chance to “speak” about who ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:18 am
Leader Columnists
Freedoms pave way to informed public
Historically, the best manuscripts or writings — those we consider classics like The Bible or the works of Shakespeare, Mark Twain and so many others ...
by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 8, 2015 8:00 am
Leader Columnists
‘Quality or quantity’ can be heartwrenching decision
The skinny, onyx-black cat showed up on my parents’ front porch out of nowhere, basically just appearing one day. He was the scaled-down spitting image ...
by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:52 am
Leader Columnists
True ‘reason for season’ is found in the Bible
Our national media keeps telling us that we are facing a “War on Christmas” by those wanting to commercialize or sanitize the holiday in some ...
by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 8:25 am
Leader Columnists
Bell ringing about what was seen not heard
Even on the way out the door most shopping carts aren’t piled as high as the one being pushed slowly across the Walmart parking lot ...
