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Congress must act to protect DACA program

The DACA program is in grave peril and Congress must act before the end of the year to create permanent protections for the hundreds of thousands of people who were brought to this country as children, making it the only place they have ever called home. DACA recipients, “Dreamers,” are our health care providers, teachers, and care workers. They hold essential jobs that strengthen our communities. Ending DACA could leave labor market sectors already experiencing shortages in even worse conditions. Moreover, without permanent protections, families will be separated, which is ...

Time to clean up your mess, manufacturers

Here’s the thing: Dana Nessel has filed suit against out-of-state FKI Hardware (formerly Keeler Brass Company) to remove PFAS and other chemical pollutants from 9 of the company’s former, west Michigan ground and water sites. This company is just the latest of 17 businesses being accused of creating health concerns via pollution, also hiding the known risks resulting from their contamination. Wouldn’t legislation for the carbon tax keep corporations aligned with environmental goals and responsible community agents? Another example is the former Wurtsmith Base in Oscoda, known for ...

Scott Joy’s recent letter hit all the right marks

Scott Joy, you’re not alone brother. You are not alone and thank you for articulating what so many are experiencing since last week. We can be encouraged by the fact that Alpena, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties voted NO on Proposal 3. Praise God! JULIE KASZUBOWSKI, Posen

Take time to show kindness toward others

Now with Veterans Day behind us, let us not forget them. It’s time to rethink our need for appreciation and kindness toward others. Maya Angelou said, “People may forget what you said, they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Our world is at a turning point for the need for kindness, understanding, and civility. Make today the day to make someone feel important, needed, or maybe even special. Aren’t we all essential? RON LEMKE, Alpena

Michiganders, my heart is heavy for us

I’m not a politician, an activist or a person of high profile. I’m an average guy, born and raised in Alpena, a proud AHS Wildcat and ACC alum. After living in the grandeur of the Midwest and Canadian Rockies, Michigan is where my family longed to return. I love this place and all its people; people who believe what I believe and people who don’t. My love for you isn’t tethered to our agreement, but to the truth we’re all created in God’s image. I don’t hate or disdain those with whom I disagree. It’s not my responsibility to obtain agreement with me. However, as a ...

Appreciation for all of our military veterans

Yesterday, communities across America will celebrate and honored U.S. military veterans for their patriotism, love of county, and willingness to serve during war and peace time. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice ending World War began. It is the origin of Veterans Day, a U.S. holiday. I urge you to take time to honor our military veterans and give them the recognition they deserve. Our veterans are selfless in their efforts to protect our nation and its people. Many have also paid a high price in their service, suffering physical and ...