St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

Brad Paquette, a Michigan state legislator, used his Twitter account to share views on education policy and media coverage in the state. His posts from July 22 and July 24, 2025, touch on the effectiveness of current educational strategies and concerns about journalistic practices.

On July 22, Paquette criticized political approaches to education reform in Michigan. He wrote: "Policians' press releases have destroyed Michigan education. Nothing takes root because we throw seeds at old school buildings, not even wondering what could go wrong. Where is fertile ground for learning? Parents hiring the best teachers directly with foundation allowance."

In a tweet posted on July 24, Paquette reflected on his experience since entering public office: "My first term in elected office was 2019-2020, and it was an immediate test of fundamental beliefs. Every year since, to this moment in 2025, it has been no different. Thlipsis is the word for tribulation, which I once heard applied to olives to extract what is valuable from"

Later that same day, Paquette commented on his interactions with media outlets regarding sensitive topics related to healthcare for transgender youth. He stated: "The radio host calls this a form of censorship. I had a 25-minute call with a Michigan NPR reporter who fiercely advocated the same old media talking points in favor of pharmaceutically transing physically healthy children. They published ~45 seconds of it and gave an activist"

Paquette's remarks reflect ongoing debates over education funding models in Michigan as well as broader national conversations about media representation and medical care for transgender minors.