×

Letters to the Editor

What does Republican Party really support?

The New Republican Party — the party of lies, corruption, hate, violence, white supremacists, insurrectionists, Nazis, and death. They are anti-women, Blacks, brown, Asian, Jews, minorities, teachers, children, students, books, truth, school boards, poll workers, doctors, nurses, science, ...

We need some kindness now more than ever

October is always a wonderful time of year in Northern Michigan. October is also Kindness and Anti-bullying Month. Bullying is pervasive, destructive, and occurs at all levels and ages in society. It appears the lack of connection due to digital interaction instead of personal interaction has ...

Vote no on all three proposals in November

As we are fast approaching the 2022 election, with some ballots having already been cast, I urge you to vote no on all three proposals. Proposal 1 will double the amount of time a state representative can serve in Lansing, which is the last thing we need. Proposal 2 will gut voter ID, ...

Abortion should be a godly issue, not political

“In God We Trust” This is still on our coins and bills and it is in our pledge to the flag. And yet it seems like many laws that are passed go against God’s will. I feel that this November’s election is mostly about one thing. That is the killing of the unborn. Why is this a ...

Don’t let politics control our school system

Alpena is blessed with an amazing school system. Our teachers and school staff work tirelessly. The administration is very dedicated. We should be very proud and support them whenever possible. All of the staff, work at the direction and guidance of the elected school board. This board is ...

Women’s civil rights are still under attack

The Supreme Court ruling this summer overturning Roe v. Wade left a woman’s Right to Autonomy to state jurisdiction and instantly relegated all women to second-class citizen status. For the first time in our history, a right granted by the court has been rescinded and women’s ...