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MSP offers tips to deal with dangerous cold

A powerful arctic cold front is forecast to move across the region, ushering in frigid temperatures and high winds with dangerous wind chills The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is urging residents and visitors to take precautions now to stay safe. “As Michiganders, we know our winters can include extreme weather, and we are about to face the toughest conditions of the season so far,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a news release. “… I encourage every Michigander to prepare, check on your neighbors and loved ones, and stay ...

Trump’s globalist era is going to make everyone poorer

I'm not sure what to call the new era we seem to be entering. But I am sure it will make people poorer. Let's start with some basics. Imagine you inherit a thriving department store chain. Rather than listen to experts on consumer trends, supply-chain logistics, human resources, etc., you ...

The Guardian says Trump’s threats regarding Greenland are bullying, not strength

For all Donald Trump’s bluster about restoring American strength, his attempt to bully European allies over Greenland reveals a deeper weakness: coercive diplomacy only works if people are afraid to resist. Increasingly, they aren’t. And that is a good thing. Bullies often back down when confronted – their power relies on fear. Mr Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans unless they acquiesce to his demand to “ purchase ” Greenland has stripped his trade policy bare. This is not about economic security, unfair trade or protecting American workers. It is about ...

Congress has dropped the ball regarding oversight of ICE, DHS

Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a Texas detention center on Jan. 3 while pleading for air as guards choked him, according to a fellow detainee. The local medical examiner’s office is considering classifying his death as a homicide, The Post reports. Yet a spokesperson for the administration tells a different story, contending that Campos attempted to take his own life and died while “violently” resisting staff. This is exactly the sort of case that the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) at the Department of Homeland Security should investigate, so that the public can ...

Temperatures are bitter cold; prep needed

The bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to last at least several more days and experts are warning local residents to take precautions when venturing outdoors. Wearing the wrong kind of clothing in this kind of weather can have serious consequences. A little planning can make all the difference. Several popular online sites provide similar lists of suggested clothing options to provide optimal. We recommend readers consider them: Down jacket or parka Jackets with deep pockets are nice; you’ll want to be able to easily slide your hands in and out for warmth, even ...

How to punish a president?

High noon: And I dream of President Donald Trump's punishment for 2026 acts alone. Minnesota suffers ugly violence on its streets while NATO faces his threat of seizing Greenland. Throw in a military raid on Venezuela, and there you have it. Seeing the flower-strewn dancing streets in San ...