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Letters to the Editor

Who does ‘The United States of America’ stand for?

Document: #1) The United States Constitution, signed September 17, 1787, requires the separation of Church and State (to remain open to all faiths and religions). #2) The Christian Bible compiled over 1,5000 years, “For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show ...

What does U-M know that ACC, APS do not?

In Alpena County, both ACC and APS are both very large employers, and we count on them to follow the rules of government. Elections have consequences, and by a large margin, President Trump and the MAGA movement elected conservative people who believe in the rule of law. This includes the APS ...

Need to keep students’ best interests in mind

There was a time when school board members operated with a unified mission to educate and prepare students for the future. Today, it is apparent that a subfaction of board members, consisting of Monica Dziesinski, Sarah Costain, AJ MacArthur, and Eric Lawson, is driving an agenda of personal ...

Leaders should ensure wealthy pay their fair share

Right now Republican leaders in Congress are debating a package that would provide $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to large corporations and billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – and they plan to pay for it by cutting essential tools families and businesses need to thrive like health ...

Trump poor in spirit, something he can’t buy

As I wrote this letter on April 4, Northern Michigan was just beginning to recover from a historic ice storm. I had just finished reading numerous stories in The Alpena News of local communities’ efforts to help those in need — so many stories of kindness and generosity. April 3 was the ...

Could it be that DEI are all Christian virtues?

Could it be that Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity (DEI) are all Christian virtues we are called to honor? Could it be that the fight against DEI is a fight against what it means to be a Christian? Who do you follow? The prophet Micah and Jesus tell us what is required. Notice the two key ...