Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac argues the stakes of the upcoming general election “couldn’t be higher,” and voters need to decide what kind of government they want before casting their ballots.
Category Archive: Opinion
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer decides to Soak Up the Sun in a special Spring Break edition of his column.
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes about a recent interaction she claims to have had with Rep. Tim Walberg regarding social security in this letter to the editor.
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer writes that “Dune: Part 2 is like a sandworm plowing across the desert; it’s a gargantuan, nearly 3-hour-long film that often feels like it’s in a hurry.”
“Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness.” is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer looks at some great past performances by this year’s Oscar nominees available on a streaming service near you.
Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer watches Gone Girl every Valentine’s Day. Why? “Because it’s a fun, pithy little tradition that also feels like throwing the middle finger at a holiday that I find empty, silly, and annoying.” Read Matt’s guide for more recommendations on what to watch when you’re expecting — Valentine’s Day to suck.
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas writes, “While a cure for depression and anxiety remains stubbornly out of reach, becoming an agnostic thinker and questioning the assumptions we make about the world is most certainly good behavioral medicine. While an apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, doubting our negative assumptions each day can be an effective way to keep the therapist away as well.”
Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer reviews filmmaker Jonathan Glazer’s startling film “The Zone of Interest” about the man who ran Auschwitz.
Rachel Richards of the Michigan League for Public Policy argues, “With federal support returning to its pre-pandemic levels, we will now be more dependent on our own state resources to ensure Michiganders have what they need to not only survive, but thrive. And while Michigan’s economy is currently stable, with revenues coming in as expected, it’s not enough to prevent us from returning to the decades of disinvestment in Michigan workers, families and children that we saw prior to the pandemic.”
Annette Bening and Jodie Foster star in what Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer calls a “bafflingly inept biopic.” In this week’s “The Normal Newsletter,” Matt tries to save you from a movie he barely made it through. So before you decide to watch “Nyad” anyway, maybe heed his advice?
Watershed Voice columnist Charles Thomas argues, “The solution to the crisis of loneliness couldn’t be more obvious, but just because a solution is obvious doesn’t mean implementing it is.”
Watershed’s Matt Erspamer previews an underrated 2023 drama, a Very Catatonic Christmas, & more in this week’s suggestions of movies to stream.
#MomLife columnist Steph Hightree writes, “Mental Health services in Three Rivers and St. Joseph County are lacking. Oftentimes we have to travel out of town to find some relief. Now, I don’t want to take away from the amazing people who are working tirelessly in this county to change the system and support these kids, but I do want to highlight a few hurdles I have encountered throughout my time as a mom who struggles with mental health.”
Watershed’s Matt Erspamer argues Martin Scorsese’s orgiastic epic Wolf of Wall Street has only gotten more powerful since 2013.
Watershed Voice’s resident movie critic Matt Erspamer provides films to stream this week including a thrilling Richard Gere double feature, Clint Eastwood stumbling on political intrigue, & more.
In this editorial, Michigan Advance’s Julie Cassidy argues, “Homelessness isn’t a natural phenomenon; it’s a policy choice. And that means we can choose to end it.”
Glen Oaks President David Devier laments about the loss of “shop” classes in Michigan middle and high schools. He argues the only way to “undo these detrimental decisions in local school districts is to enact new curricula that bring back hands-on experiences.”