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Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Politics
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Boston-Edison residents ought to chill out on apartment building rehabilitation
I am writing in response to JC Reindl's article on the pushback to developer Adam Noel's efforts to rehabilitate the vacant Catholic Social Services building into apartments ("Controversy erupts over apartments plan near Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood," Detroit Free Press, Feb. 1). As Mark Twain is supposed to have said, "I'm in favor of progress; it's change I don't like." This statement appears to explain opposition to rehabilitating the building adjacent to the Boston-Edison neighborhood. This three-story, century-old building clearly has good bones, and is architecturally consistent with Detroit of the early 20th century. And it's been vacant for decades. Yet, the NIMBYs in Boston-Edison would rather the building be left vacant or even demolished rather than be converted to market-rate housing. A rehabbed and repurposed apartment building would be a major step toward the eventual resurgence of the historic Hamilton Avenue, which connects New Center to Highland Park and Palmer Park. Rather than oppose this project, Boston-Edison folks should be cheering this on! A vacant eyesore at the gateway to your neighborhoods depresses property values, deters prospective businesses and residents. Thomas E. Page Detroit Roughly two years ago, I took my youngest son to the Ford Museum in Dearborn when we were on the tail end of a prospective college tour in the region. To our surprise, we saw the original bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat prominently displayed inside the museum. To experience this piece of physical history and sit on her seat was quite amazing — particularly in realizing how important it was to fostering a movement for human rights, equality and dignity. I would encourage anyone visiting the Detroit area to visit this icon of the nonviolent movement that helped to transform America in the Michael Pravica Henderson, Nevada Related: TheRide buses in Ann Arbor are reserving a seat for Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day I am a 'glaucoma suspect.' I don't have glaucoma, but doctors are suspicious that I'll get it. Until I got on Medicare, my prescription eyedrops costs over $600 a bottle – with insurance. What will happen if Trump guts spending measures in the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act? The same protections that lowered diabetes medications to $35 could go out the White House window. Is he blind to rising prescription costs? I'm lucky. I'm just a glaucoma 'suspect.' People like my brother aren't as fortunate. Unable to keep up with his prescriptions, he's legally blind. He used to ride his bike everywhere. Now he does little more than watch TV. How many Americans will go blind without drug cost protections? Please focus on this issue, and encourage Michiganders to contact their senators and house reps. If citizen health isn't a priority of the Trump Administration, what is? Nancy WellingerPleasant Ridge, Michigan Mitch Albom's recent article ("Tired of 'words matter'? The answer isn't more bad words on the resurgence of slurs," Detroit Free Press, Jan. 9) raised important concerns, but I was disappointed by its dismissal of some pronouns as 'head-scratching,' and the claim that those struggling with changes were unfairly 'ostracized or fired.' Using the right pronouns isn't about making language harder — it's about treating people with dignity. Society and language evolve, and we should meet those changes with empathy rather than ridicule. Respecting others costs nothing, but refusing to do so costs people their sense of belonging. As Albom alluded, inclusion is not a burden, we should embrace it as an opportunity to build a more understanding society and we don't get to cherry pick how we do that. It was disappointing to see Albom take a stance that protected some but not all. Nikki Sapiro Vinckier Birmingham As a lifelong Michigander with Canadian ancestry, the U.S. needs to end this new economic war against Canada. Already, we are seeing the consequences. The tunnel bus between Windsor and Detroit is imperiled; American liquor is disappearing from the shelves of Canadian stores. Michiganders know that tariffs on Canada will harm us economically. And for what? So that they may be incorporated as the 51st state, something an overwhelming majority of Canadians do not want. We have a word for this rhetoric of annexation and conquest. It is imperialism. In the words of Mark Twain: "I am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land." Hopefully, Michiganders and Americans will agree to end this destructive and futile conflict. Hank Kennedy Hazel Park Submit a letter to the editor at and we may publish it online and in print. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Trump seems blind to impacts of spending freezes | Letters
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ABQ Ride celebrates Transit Equity Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In honor of Transit Equity Day, ABQ Ride hit the streets in their antique bus. Transit Equity Day honors the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Alabama in 1955. The bus made stops at Central New Mexico Community College's main campus, Lew Wallace Elementary School, and the University of New Mexico. Albuquerque Animal Welfare offering free animal caregiver training It also brings the community together to highlight public transportation as a cornerstone of equity. 'It's very important to remember the past, to remember the different individuals who are trailblazers and who have paved the way for a lot of people of color to continue on their legacy and to continue to change the world,' said UNM student Alexandria Leverett. Last year, ABQ Ride served about 6.7 million riders. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Pooler celebrates Rosa Parks Day at West Chatham
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – West Chatham Middle School celebrated Rosa Parks Day on Tuesday, February 4. The event featured performances by The Savannah Music Festival Jazz Academy and the West Chatham Middle School band along with spoken word poetry by Deep Flow. This celebration was sponsored by the Pooler Juneteenth Celebration Committee. Learn more about their efforts by clicking here. Transit Equity Day gains momentum in Savannah: enjoy free rides today in honor of Rosa Parks Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
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Activists call for increased mass transit accessibility on Transit Equity Day
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Several groups gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Rosa Parks birthday and advocate for increased accessibility to mass transit. Connecticut to receive $11.6 million to expand CTrail Hartford Line: Lamont A coalition representing bus drivers, climate justice activists, health advocates and transit users gather to celebrate Transit Equity Day. They're calling for increased access to mass transit, such as allowing people 18 and under to ride Connecticut buses for free. 'Currently, children four and under do ride free on buses, but for children five and older who are riding with their parents…free child fares would assist with affordability,' Adrian Huq, New Haven Climate Movement co-founder, said. 'Especially for parents of multiple young children that are connecting them to services, education and activities and allowing parents to free up money for other necessities.' Other issues highlighted include new investments to improve road safety and taking more steps towards emission reductions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Politics
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Transit Equity Day gains momentum in Savannah: enjoy free rides today in honor of Rosa Parks
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – When stepping on the bus today, you'll see a seat already taken, but no one is in it. The seat is set aside today for Rosa Parks. Chatham Area Transit is honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks with a special initiative – free rides for everyone. It's all part of a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of accessible transportation. Riders can take advantage of free rides all day Tuesday. The free rides recognize the important role public transit plays in providing equal access to jobs, education, and essential services. In honor of Transit Equity Day – and Rosa Park's legacy – CAT is offering free rides on all fixed-route buses and paratransit services. It is all about making public transit accessible to everyone – just like Rosa Parks fought for nearly 70 years ago. Transit played a large role in the civil rights movement… and today it continues to connect people to endless opportunities. 'We are dedicating a seat on the bus to Rosa Parks so when you get on the bus look out for the seat and you'll get some great information about the civil rights leader and her contribution and why this day is important,' said Mary Moskowitz, the CAT Chief of Planning, Infrastructure, and Development Officer. Transit Equity Day has recently gained traction for celebration. The holiday was created by a combination of Unions, which included the Labor Sustainability Network, in 2017. 'This is our second year (celebrating). We started really going hard with our recognition back in 2023 when we first decided to dedicate a seat to this Rosa Parks and the movement that she led against to make sure they all have access to public transportation,' A'riel Johnson, the CAT Public Information & Communications Officer. Park's arrest led to a 381-day boycott of the Montgomery bus system and is regarded as the first large-scale U.S. Demonstration against segregation. The boycott later resulted in the Supreme Court decision that banned segregation on public transit. Whether you're commuting, running errands, or just exploring Savannah… today's the perfect day to ride for free and reflect on the power of public transportation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
