Opinion

The opinions expressed in these publications are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Rural Insights or its members.

The Opinion Section is meant as a place where we share opinions of people with some expertise and/or thoughts that are relevant to issues of importance in public policy, both in rural areas and a broader community. This section is not meant as a typical "Letters to the Editor" section but more like Op Ed sections we see in major newspapers and journals.

If you would like to submit an Op Ed/Opinion article please email david@ruralinsights with your proposed Op Ed. We will review and decide if we wish to publish what you have sent us. We reserve the right to publish or not publish what is submitted.

We look forward to reading your opinion pieces.

Will the rural healthcare system be a victim of COVID-19?

Will the rural healthcare system be a victim of COVID-19? Former President and CEO of Upper Peninsula Health Plan Dennis Smith discusses this in his post today on Rural Insights.

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My COVID-19 near-death experience

My name is Bill Vajda, and I am a COVID-19 survivor. My story is a race against time – not unlike the challenges…

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Covid-19 in rural Michigan/America

The following was originally published on Education Views on April 6, 2020, and is republished here with permission. The focus of the coronavirus…

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Michigan needs a Rural Policy Director

Michigan’s official state motto is: “Si Quæris Peninsulam Amœnam Circumspice,” or, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” Michigan is a…

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