×

Opinion

Hamas doesn’t want peace

Editorials and columns

The political world is alight with anticipation and excitement after President Donald Trump released his 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, built around three central pillars: immediate de-escalation, humanitarian relief and redevelopment, and a long-term political framework. First, the plan ...

Would you Like some Cheese with that Whine?

Editorials and columns

Not for the first time, AJ MacArthur took time during a school board meeting to complain about how unfairly he feels the public is treating him. And, yes, you read that correctly... during a school board meeting. MacArthur said the public is boycotting his business which he defines as ...

A Warm and Friendly Port

Letters to the Editor

A few years into the new airport terminal now and the interior is still about as sterile and stark a public space as can be imagined. The contrast with Pellston is startling. Pellston says “Welcome to Northern Michigan and all we have to offer: and Alpena says “You have arrived in ...

APS Board Critics Are Leaving Out The Facts

Letters to the Editor

There’s been a lot of noise around the APS board lately, and I get it, change makes people uncomfortable. But what some folks aren’t saying is that this board has actually been asking the hard questions no one else wanted to ask. And honestly, it’s about time. For too long, things just ...

What Workers Need!

Letters to the Editor

Workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, affordable health care and the freedom to retire with dignity. We deserve the right to join unions that give workers a voice; an economy that works for all families, not only the wealthy; and a democracy where every voice is heard and every ...

U.S. Congress — Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Editorials and columns

I was angry, then mad, now infuriated. The United States Government is shut down by Congress, specifically the U.S. Senate, but that doesn’t mean the House of Representatives isn’t equally responsible, although using the word “responsible” in conjunction with the Senate and House ...