Some people look at an old lot filled with tires and junk and see tires and junk. Others, however, see a forest. The Detroit Reforesters, a group of young adults dedicated to reinvigorating the Motor City with indigenous trees and plants, definitely belong to the latter category. BLOG POSTS | Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm: Voter Suppression Is Treasonous It is an affront to our democracy that you need a specific identification to vote for a candidate, but not to finance one. Why is it so easy to buy a government, but becoming so hard to vote for one? | | William Astore: What Do Corporations Want? Americans admire plucky individuals, those who cry "Give me liberty or give me death." But how much liberty do we truly have when we cede so much power to corporations? | | Matthew David Hopkins: Memorial Day Celebrations: 4 Tips for the Perfect Soirée Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and many more reasons to celebrate this summer, try my "perfectly imperfect" approach to entertaining and your guests will remember your celebration for years to come. | | Josh Sugarmann: Gun Deaths Exceed Motor Vehicle Deaths in 10 States Each day, how many motor vehicles do you see or actually use? You probably couldn't keep track. Now, how about guns. How many do you see or actually use during the same period? For most people, not that many. If any at all. And yet, in 10 states gun deaths actually outpace motor vehicle deaths. | | Gary A. Brown: Detroit Police Restructuring Necessary to Curb Crime Detroit continues to face a fiscal crisis. However, the issue to address crime in the neighborhoods is not about resources; it's about managing the resources. The crime affecting our neighborhoods is fixable. | | MOST POPULAR ON HUFFINGTONPOST.COM |
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