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Why does everyone gets so wrapped up in a name?

As part of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada that the administration claims isn’t a trade war, the president has signed an executive order, renaming Lake Ontario, “Lake America.” This follows his renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” These childish antics help no ...

Fashion’s luxury splendor comes with moral squalor

Anna Wintour spent nearly four decades reigning over Vogue magazine. She was chair of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and its glitzy gala. Wintour is an inspiration for the imperious fashion editor in “The Devil Wears Prada.” With her trademark bob hair, sunglasses and ...

Americans, Canadians both lose in the escalating trade wars

The 50 percent tariffs announced on Aug. 24 by President Donald Trump on all cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel from Canada would crush manufacturers in the United States and raise prices in both countries. The silver lining is that Trump said these import taxes would not take effect until Jan. 1, leaving time for negotiators to disarm an economic land mine. A bilateral deal appeared close the week previous before talks broke down at the 11th hour. Neither Trump nor Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wanted to look as if he’s succumbing to bullying from the other, so the ...

Fine print concerning on Trump's Venezuela oil deal

So, it was a war for oil after all. On social media Friday, President Trump announced that the United States and Venezuela have struck an agreement for “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY.” The whole thing is appalling, starting with his all-caps. I have no love for the Venezuelan ...

Time to stop Dems’ scheme to pack Supreme Court

Democrats are in a quandary over the Supreme Court. Every four years, they’ve warned their voters that electing a Republican president will lead to more conservative Supreme Court justices. And yet since Ronald Reagan’s election in 1980 through today, they’ve lost more presidential ...

Suicide prevention training builds life-saving skills

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to share resources, start conversations, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. The Marshfield Clinic is offering two free, online suicide prevention trainings this month for area residents — especially those who support farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator and the Marshfield Clinic Military and Veterans Employee Resource Group, in collaboration with the AgriSafe Network, ...