Michael Waldron, Author at Leader Publications

Letters to the Editor

WALDRON: Are ‘sanctuary cities’ really safer?

Republicans generally do not support sanctuary cities and liberal Democrats generally do.  There must be a reason for that difference.  I suspect that both sides ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:23 am

Columns

Can we learn anything from Charlottesville?

God saddled humanity with a terrible handicap. That handicap is tribalism. We all suffer from it, and it’s everywhere in our daily lives. Some tribes ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Sunday, August 20, 2017 3:37 pm

Columns

Marie Antoinette, sit down, Mitch has something to say

I have come to the limit of my patience concerning Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In an address to a Kentucky Rotary Club meeting on Aug. ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 10:37 am

Columns

Will Wile E. Coyote ever find happiness?

The Democrats’ efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2016 election remind me of the old Roadrunner cartoon that I used to enjoy. Wile E. ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Monday, July 17, 2017 8:19 am

Columns

Profiles in cowardice

Each year since 1990, The Kennedy Library recognizes someone who has displayed courage as demonstrated by the subjects of John F. Kennedy’s book, “Profiles in ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Monday, June 5, 2017 11:02 am

Columns

President Trump’s report card

During the election, I did not support Donald Trump, but I really, really didn’t support Hillary Clinton.  I thought Donald Trump had the wrong personality ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Monday, May 15, 2017 8:46 am

Letters to the Editor

Clinton needs to look in the mirror

Bernie Sanders may be tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s “damned e-mails.”  I’m tired of hearing her explanations about why she lost the election.  James ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, May 4, 2017 10:45 am

Columns

Render unto Caesar

It’s tax time once again. I’ve put off computing our federal and state income taxes until early April, but my time has run out. Other ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Monday, April 17, 2017 8:50 am

Columns

Render unto Caesar

It’s tax time once again. I’ve put off computing our federal and state income taxes until early April, but my time has run out. Other ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Friday, April 14, 2017 6:00 pm

Columns

Students for re-segregation

Last month, the “Students4Justice” at the University of Michigan posted the following on its Facebook page: Hello everyone! We are organizing an emergency sit-in in ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Sunday, March 19, 2017 4:01 pm

Columns

Whatever happened to writing someone a letter?

Dear Editor, The other day I walked out to the mailbox late in the afternoon when the mail usually arrives. On the way out there, ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:27 am

Columns

The endless election of 2016

It doesn’t seem like a long time ago, but can you remember the election of 2000 when “hanging chads,” “pregnant chads,” and chads in general ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 8:26 am

Columns

Remembering John Glenn (1921-2016)

On Dec. 8, as I sat in front of my computer drinking coffee and trying not to think about the lake effect snow falling outside, ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:56 pm

Columns

Post 2016 election thoughts

First, this is not a pro-Trump column. I dread the thought of four years of his presidency because I doubt that he has the skill ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, November 17, 2016 10:52 am

Columns

Something more important than the election

In October, when I was distracted by the intense politics of this crazy political season, the governor of Michigan signed a bill that I support ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:44 am

Columns

Trump vs. Clinton

For one last time during this sorry campaign, I must comment on the contestants for president of the United States. Their debate last Wednesday confirmed ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:01 am

Columns

Colin Kaepernick, a patriot?

The American flag is made of cloth, usually cotton but sometimes artificial fibers. Everybody knows that the 13 stripes represent the original colonies that rebelled ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, October 6, 2016 10:57 am

Columns

Is the American media doing its job?

On Sept. 6, 2016, I scanned the Washington Post web page for interesting articles to read. I found 13 articles that were pro-Democrat and two ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:16 am

Columns

How I spent my summer vacation

In the spirit of back-to-school, I wish to report on my trip to Isle Royale National Park. This was my second trip to that primitive ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:23 am

Columns

A letter to Donald Trump

I received a solicitation for $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for the “Trump Make America Great Again Committee.” It’s a good bet that he has spent ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, August 4, 2016 11:00 am

Columns

Is Hillary Clinton innocent?

Last month I promised myself that I wouldn’t write in July about the election, even though the Republican and Democratic conventions would occur this month. ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:12 am

Columns

Let us pray for our country

I’ve discussed this election many times in this column over the past year. Of course, this election cycle is the most interesting one we’ve experienced ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Friday, June 17, 2016 9:00 am

Opinion

Time is expiring for America

As I grow older, I find myself increasingly out of step with American society. People who have read this column probably will agree. I have ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:20 am

Columns

LGBTQ guidance from Lansing misses mark

In a memorandum dated Feb. 23, 2016, with the subject, “Presentation on State Board of Education Statement and Guidance on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:42 am

Columns

Trump versus Clinton?

On 8 March, Michigan voted for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Having just written that, I feel like Lewis Carroll who wrote “Alice in Wonderland.” ... Read more

by Michael Waldron, Thursday, March 17, 2016 8:26 am

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