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‘Bud Light’ meltdown is good for America

We should all be grateful to Anheuser-Busch. Some corporation had to show how “woke” marketing could cost an iconic American brand dearly in terms of its image, its sales and its market capitalization. Through its special beer can produced for transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, ...

Only one GOP candidate gets results

The Wollman Rink episode, or, rather, the unduly optimistic conclusion I drew from it, explains a lot about Donald Trump’s presidency and why he may not do as well against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) in the contest for the Republican nomination, as current poll numbers suggest. The story of ...

Ed benefits approved for families of Guard members

A bipartisan bill signed Saturday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lower the cost of higher education for spouses and children of Michigan National Guard members. House Bill 4199 expands eligibility for tuition assistance to National Guard members’ family members and increases the ...

Move power lines underground

Michigan is consistently ranked as one of the worst states for frequency of power outages and their duration. And the forecast isn’t looking any better. The state is likely to experience more extreme weather events than in the past. This February, Michigan saw its worst ice storm in more ...

Christie’s Chronicles: CMTV a welcome addition to TV lineup

I’m trying to expand my television- and movie-watching experiences, but I sometimes find it difficult. I think it’s all part of the aging process and being willing to invest mental energy that I sometimes lack. That’s probably why I read fewer fiction books than in my youth. My tastes ...

Why ‘Bud Lighting’ isn’t stopping any time soon

A lot of conservatives are very excited about “Bud Lighting” — a freshly minted term for boycotting companies that cater to various “woke” causes, particularly transgender issues. The term derives from the spectacular implosion of Bud Light in the wake of its decision in March to ...