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Are we gasoholics?

I just shared a tweet with a friend. “Does it make any sense to tether oneself to a commodity (gas) that fluctuates wildly in price, has a declining supply, and if we burn what we have, will destroy our climate?” What will it take for adults to make the switch to clean-running electric vehicles? My friends bought their EVs years ago and love that they can just plug them in at home. They report little to no maintenance, a ride so quiet they can listen to their favorite music and still easily carry on a conversation with friends, and they only stop at gas stations if they need a candy ...

Time to rebuild this wall

According to The Guardian, some military commanders are trying to convince their soldiers that the war in Iran is ‘all part of God’s divine plan’ and ‘President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.’ According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, we should all be praying to his god for our soldiers, who he and President Trump have forced to fight in an elective war that never should have been started. Now, while in front of the video cameras, Hegseth is openly praying for his god to guide U.S. military ...

Run on pitchforks and torches?

Funding government infrastructure, education, healthcare, social security and defense through taxation must be a shared burden, but many ultra-wealthy use tax code loopholes to avoid paying their fair share. Hiring tax attorneys to “legally” amass wealth and pay zero taxes doesn’t make you smart, just nefarious by shifting the burden of funding government onto the backs of hardworking Americans. We know the types, the ones who buy the most expensive meal on the menu then sticks you with the bill. CEOs eliminate their income tax liability by paying themselves in stock, which is ...

25th Amendment?

To the Journal editor: It’s time to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Rotary Club thanked

To the Journal editor: A big thanks to the Rotary Club for their support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas party and outing which was held at the UP North Lodge event center in January. The highlight of the afternoon was a sleigh ride through the woods and, of course, the delicious taco bar! Also, a big thanks to the Negaunee Elks Club for sponsoring a movie and lunch outing for our local Big Brothers Big Sisters group in March. Both the adults (bigs) and the kids (littles) enjoyed the movie "The Lorax," snacks and lunch afterwards at the Texas Roadhouse. Thank you also to the ...

Christian nationalism and the war in Iran

To the Journal editor: Alarming and troubling are the words I use to describe what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said when he invoked the name of "Jesus Christ" during his remarks at a Pentagon press conference on March 20 whose purpose was to pray for our troops and honor our fallen soldiers in the war against Iran. This was the official Secretary of Defense in an official governmental briefing directing the American public to pray—in a specific religion, in the name of a specific savior for a war that has killed thousands. But this war is unjustified. No one attacked the ...