Author Michael Ferguson II Michael's Latest Articles MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Response to growing threat to our democracy builds our legacy By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● August 15, 2025 Our founders, in their wisdom, established a system that balances power between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: U.S. Families brace for a heavier financial burden By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● July 2, 2025 Adult children prepare to take on burden of caring for elderly parents. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: In Camilla, the blood still cries out By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● June 12, 2025 The recent arrest of Camilla's mayor is less about the law, more about suppression of black political interests. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: In a world of political upheaval, we need to vote ‘our’ interests By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● June 9, 2025 We all should remember the old saying that all politics are local. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Forgive me … Elections do have consequences By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● April 14, 2025 Getting back in the saddle: A look at some of the consequences of the presidential election. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Runoff race in Ward VI vital to Albany’s future By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● April 7, 2025 Filling a vacant Albany City Commission seat is important to voters in Ward VI. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: We as a people must ‘make a way’ By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● March 7, 2025 An old African American proverb offers the best advice: Find a way or make a way. MICHAEL FERGUSON II: When adversity strikes, have faith … be still By Michael Ferguson II ● Opinion ● February 5, 2025 Faith can help us get through what appears to be trying times. Posts pagination Previous 1 2