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Why I vote Democratic

To the Journal editor: The first time I ever voted, I chose all Republican candidates. Growing up, I was deeply influenced by my conservative (and loving) grandfather. However, the Republican Party in those years was very different from the party it is today. The leaders of the Republican Party have evolved into individuals who put self-interests over what is best for our country, starting decades ago with legislation that continuously lowered taxes on the rich. Federal income tax rates for the top earners in 1965 were 70%. Today the top rate is 37% and the top corporate rate is 21%, a ...

In defense of Sara Cambensey

On November's ballot, there will be three candidates for outgoing State Sen. Ed McBroom's seat in the 38th District. Dave Prestin, Kelly Van Ginhoven and former State Rep. Sara Cambensey. Sara is running as an independent. I've seen many people of both parties not react well to that, even to the point of longtime friendships being tested over support for her. I've seen accusations flying wild and insults online even from people who endorsed her in 2016. For this reason, I feel compelled to re-frame the conversation around her independent run. We hear things like “Fake Democrat” ...

Remember in November

Trump made $2.2 billion dollars off the presidency in 2025. So, how are you doing? Groceries, gas, interest rates and inflation are all up. How did this happen when he campaigned so relentlessly about his plan: *I’ll cut energy prices in 1/2 in 12 months to a maximum of 18 months *Gas will be below $2 a gallon *I’ll bring down grocery prices on Day One Some other promises made but not kept: *I’ll end the Ukraine war on Day One or even before I take office *In vitro fertilization treatment will be free *I’ll be your president of peace Promises made that have been ...

Backing Democrats in election

To the Journal editor: The Democratic Party accommodates a few politicians with socialist views. Likewise, the Republican Party welcomes a few politicians who embrace fascist views. However, progressive views do not produce a communist, nor do conservative views equate to being a fascist. As we near the mid-term elections, the wails and cries of “Communists!” and “Socialists” have become mundanely repetitive and just another sign of a hollow Republican platform. They present nothing concrete or factual, projecting only fear and emotion. It’s the same with immigration and ...

Condemnation misses mark

I opened my copy of The Mining Journal for Tuesday, Aug. 11 and found not one, but two full length opinion columns and an editorial cartoon on top of them, condemning aspects of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. I am not a Democrat, much less aligned with the DSA, but I do feel very strongly that major newspaper op-eds have a responsibility to present truthful and factual information. Neither of these op-eds meets that criteria. All of the posturing seems to rely on first isolating the word "socialist" and then providing a definition for that term which has no relationship ...

Boxley trial sparks criticism

To the Journal editor: Jenna Nelson should resign as Marquette County prosecutor. The burden of proof for the government in any criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt. Not kinda, sorta, maybe.  As public defender Patrick Crowley said, "Undetermined cause of fire is . . . the literal definition of reasonable doubt." Judge Andrew Griffin should consider finding a new job too, or at least take a continuing education course on how to run a criminal trial. He should have dismissed this case or at least have granted the motion for acquittal after hearing the evidence or lack of ...