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We must stand up

On Jan. 6, 2021 Donald Trump became an insurrectionist by not doing anything for four hours. Letting police officers get beaten and killed trying to protect the Capitol. Now he wants a parade for himself there. Then Trump pardons about 1,400 of them when he gets reelected on day one. Now he’s pushing for Marshal Law on peaceful demonstrations, like they do in communist countries. Our 250-year history as a democratic society is being jeopardized by the shredding of our Constitution and our judicial system. Those who serve our country are not suckers and losers. Donald Trump the con ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

On turning 80 In my oughts I learned about dependency and nurturing. In my teens I learned about the wider world and searched for a place in it. In my twenties I learned about love and responsibility. In my thirties I learned about growth and limitations. In my forties I learned about loss and new love. In my fifties I learned about change and new opportunities. In my sixties I learned about new relationships and goals. In my seventies I learned about aging and appreciation. In my eighties I hope to continue learning humility because there is so much I don't know or ...

The silence to condemn destruction of our country is inexcusable

Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the many who have served, suffered, and given the ultimate sacrifice. It clarifies the disrespect, lawlessness, and complete cruelty being visited on the American people by our current President, Mr. Bonespurs. A hundred-million-dollar parade for himself while he shutters V.A. offices. He called our service people suckers and losers. Could not honor the fallen because he would rather golf or afraid to get his hair wet. Did not end wars on day one. Did not bring down costs on day one. Everything is more expensive. Maybe no dolls for Christmas. Can only ...

What do we want our schools to be known for?

Alpena County has about 3,600 students who are represented by a senior high school, a junior high school, and six elementary schools. All of these schools represent diverse students that Alpena Schools have the responsibility to care for and encourage, no matter what level they are at in each of the grades they are attending. All teachers have been trained to accept all students where they are in their path toward a fulfilling life, to make them feel welcome and help them to understand that all students learn at different rates and the concepts that each grade expects them to learn ...

Trump always takes care of Trump

In 2016, when Trump and Clinton were running for the presidency, Trump accused Clinton of having a fraudulent charity. NPR decided to cover the story by also investigating Trump’s charity at the same time. The result was Clinton’s charity was rated in the 90th percentile for delivering what they promised, while Trump’s was declared a fraud. We should have recognized Trump’s pattern from that. He lies with ease and without shame. He can’t stop himself in his efforts to look smart and capable. We should have learned. He campaigned in 2024, declaring he would fix things ...

How does making the poor poorer make America great again?

In a recent meeting with the press, Donald Trump finally acknowledged that his tariffs are not only causing inflation, but also causing shortages, because fewer things are being shipped. He is justifying these tariffs saying that they will encourage manufacturing, and more things will be made in the USA. Manufacturing things in the USA will not make products less expensive. Americans receive much higher wages, so products will cost more. Building new plants or retooling old ones will have a cost, and that cost will also be passed on to the consumer. These new plants will probably be ...