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What do you want from government?

To the Journal editor: “Project 2020” was often criticized by progressives as a blueprint for expanding executive power and reshaping federal institutions. Yet there is a striking inconsistency in that criticism: many of the same voices which denounced the document’s existence seem unwilling to acknowledge the absence of a comparably comprehensive, publicly debated governing blueprint from the modern left. If one side is condemned for explaining what it would do with power, why is the other side not held to the same standard? At its core, Project 2020 presented ideas associated ...

Terrorist attacks contemplated

To the Journal editor: As I attempt to comprehend the implications of the Sept. 11, terrorist attack on the United States, I wonder if this event will be remembered as the psychological beginning of the 21st century. The world for Americans changed with this tragic event. As we look back on the past two years, events that occurred before last Tuesday may seem more like a continuation of the optimistic and innocent 1990s than part of the harsher realities of the new century. At this point, it is too early to predict what will occur next. However, there are some questions that should be ...

Backing Aho Rink in rep race

To the Journal editor: I am supporting Anna Aho Rink for state representative for the simple reason that she cares about all residents of the 109th District, unlike the incumbent whose true allegiance is to his party and the MAGA-aligned agenda of culture war and helping the wealthy prosper. Anna's focus, on the other hand, addresses the current economic struggle faced by so many in our community who cannot afford the rising costs of food, housing, basic healthcare and the other essentials of life. Anna is hometown, born and raised in Marquette, attended Marquette High School and has ...

America’s Occam’s razor principle

To the Journal editor: Occam’s razor is a philosophical principle, that when “several” explanations fit the facts equally well, the simplest one is usually preferable or correct. America is terribly divided, so bad that some citizens and politicians view fellow citizens as the enemy of the state just because they belong to an opposing party, ideology, or religion. Our Founders’ faced horrible division, but how did they unite “The People”? Hold that thought. At the grass root level, I feel American citizens have the same needs and wants: Providing police and courts ...

Vote Democrat

To the Journal editor: The control of both the executive and legislative branches by the current Republican administration and Congress has accelerated a deeply concerning decline in our nation’s foundational systems and global standing. The relentless focus on deregulating major industries has dismantled decades of critical environmental protections, accelerating habitat destruction and leaving public health vulnerable to industrial pollution. Economic policies favoring tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy have worsened wealth inequality, putting an unsustainable financial ...

Hats off to RATI staff

To the Journal editor: I write to express appreciation for the staff at Room At The Inn and the difficult tasks they face serving their guests and all members of our community. Last week’s assault on the street in front of the Warming Center was an example of the many challenges they face. Executive Director Chelsie Wilkinson is to be commended for her strong response to the episode, both in thanking agencies and in supporting her guests. “Everyone in our community deserves to be safe, whether housed or unhoused. This incident is a sober reminder of the vulnerability to violence ...