Five Things We’re Reading

Aug 5, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Our Favorite Management Tips on Communicating Like a Leader – Here are seven tips on improving communication with your team.

The Cryptic Symbolism of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers – And What They Really Mean – Here is the story behind one of the most recognizable paintings and a look at the historic symbolism of sunflowers.

Pete Buttigieg Warns Democrats Can’t Go Back to Status Quo After President Trump – As the Democratic Party evaluates its strategy, one prominent member discusses why going back to what worked in the past won’t work moving forward.

Four Times More Online Abuse of Wimbledon Players Detected – How are players responding to the increase in online abuse?

Why Are So Many More Women Being Diagnosed with ADHD? – What are the symptoms of ADHD in women, and why do those lead to women often being diagnosed later in life?

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