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Donald Trump’s four years of insanity starts

President Biden is and was a better president on his worst day as opposed to Trump on his best. By the way, he never had a best. Proof: Biden was never convicted of 34 felonies, never convicted of sexual assault (the narrow definition of rape in New York saved him from a rape conviction), never gleefully confessed to assaulting women on tape for all to see (real example for everyone’s children), never humiliated women, the military, handicapped, elderly, and the United States itself, cheated contractors for work done, never called for violence towards Americans, never allowed tens ...

Will we exist only in flames after four years?

Ladies! and Gentlemen! Please grab your seats it’s a lifetime ride! Republicans to the right democrats to the left! Everyone will be treated equally! (Snicker) If you are pregnant please sign the NDA agreement to avoid a fine and/or prison time if an early delivery occurs. Fear not women, while on the tracks of losing your hard-fought rights, the all-knowing conductor says, “Sit between two men and on the curves they can grab you below the belt to hold you in place.” Hear the wheels clacking to the asinine tariffs and taxes on the middle and poor classes while the rich get richer. ...

Rockport’s future deserves full conversation

Recent articles discussing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ plan for the development of Rockport State Recreation Area have downplayed the depth and complexity of the published plan, which has now closed for public comment. Two recent articles in The Alpena News, along with the follow-up survey asking readers whether they think Rockport should be developed or not, have left out important context, like the specific details of the plan, the demographics of survey respondents, and what “development” means in both the survey and to those responding. I don’t believe ...

For the sake of people, reject Russ Vought

Dear editor, America deserves leaders who prioritize the public good, not those pushing extreme agendas that undermine democracy and harm everyday Americans. The Senate must reject Russ Vought’s nomination as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As Donald Trump’s former OMB director, Vought’s track record speaks volumes. He championed budgets proposing massive cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security — programs millions of Americans rely on for their health and well-being. He advocated for reckless brinkmanship around the debt ceiling, risking ...

He shows what it really means to be a citizen

It’s another New Year and we celebrate those people and events that will be memorable. Of course, the list is wide and variable. President Jimmy Carter’s 100th year on this earth, giving us Camp David Peace Accords, creation of FEMA, departments of Energy and Education, all to help raise up hope for all humanity, well that’s hard to beat. Too many others from music, sports, film, and sciences to name here. I’d like to talk about just one individual who, in light of all the disparities in our country now, truly represents the epitome of citizen: Chris Kyle, U.S. Navy Seal and ...

Enbridge protects Great Lakes, meets needs

To the editor, For all of us who call northern Michigan — and the Straits area specifically — home, the care and protection of our Great Lakes and waterways is more than just a priority. It’s personal. The waterfront is our back yard and a resource we safeguard for the world. As someone who grew up here and is now raising my own family here, I know firsthand the value of this unique region. It’s home. And, as a St. Ignace-based employee of Enbridge, I’m proud to represent a company that understands this special place and is committed to working with our community to ...