This op-ed first published in The 'Gander. // Photo above by Markus Spiske. In an op-ed, Nicholas Jansen, Michigander and Rural Clean Energy Organizer argues that investing in clean energy and infrastructure is essential for building a more resilient Michigan,...
This op-ed first published in Planet Detroit. Above photo by Thomas Park. My toddler daughter wakes up every morning, and we eat breakfast together. She munches oats, and we listen to music. During the day, I work and she plays—hopping in sprinklers, playing with her...
This year’s rail conference with the theme Pivot to the Future brought together industry professionals, government officials, and transportation advocates to discuss the future of rail in Michigan. From workforce development to ambitious goals for expanding service...
This op-ed first published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.By Nicholas JansenRural Clean Energy Organizer This election year, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum, young people in Michigan have a real opportunity to decide our future. Historically,...
Photo above: by Gareth Hubbard Asparagus brought me to Northern Michigan eight years ago, and the promise of using local food to improve public health and personal wellness continues to hold me here. In 2008, I was living in Pittsburgh, and my then boyfriend invited...
This article is the first in a three-part series in which we explore the work being done to expand local food economies along Michigan's west coast. The program is one of just a handful of similar USDA pilot programs in the entire nation, and they are...