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Honor questioned

To the Journal editor: Dickinson County veterans and Upper Peninsula veterans should be outraged at “bone spurs” Trump’s recent remarks about the Congressional Medal of Honor. “But I really, I watched Sheldon sitting so proud in the White House when we gave Miriam the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” he said. “That’s the highest award you can get as a civilian. It’s the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor, but civilian version, it’s actually much better, because everyone gets the Congressional Medal of Honor, they’re soldiers. They’re either in very ...

Project 25: what are the concerns?

To the Journal editor: You may have heard about Project 2025 and are puzzled by the controversy surrounding it. This is the second of two letters to the editor explaining the 992-page Project 2025’s mandate and its implications for our country. Project 2025, a conservative mandate for a potential second Trump term, was published by the Heritage Foundation, a D.C. conservative think tank. In our first letter, we saw how Project 2025’s extreme agenda will centralize Presidential power as never before, politicize the civil service, dismantle Federal agencies, slash social programs ...

What is Project 25?

To the Journal editor: Project 2025, a 992-page conservative “mandate” for a potential second Trump term, rose to the top of the news again recently when its director, Paul Dans, stepped down amid controversy from all sides. You may be puzzled by the buzz. This is the first of two letters to the editor explaining the blueprint and its implications for our country. Project 2025 was written by 360 pro-Trump authors assembled by the Heritage Foundation, a D.C. conservative think tank. The changes to federal policy and agencies proposed by Project 2025 are considered extreme. [Forbes ...

Calling all non-voters

To the Journal editor: This year’s presidential election is unlike others in our nation’s history. It appears to be shaping up to a decision whether to keep our current democratic system or try something else. If you are not a registered voter, please take the time to register. Contact your local clerk to find out how to register in person, by mail, or on-line. To find out who your local clerk is, go to Michigan.gov/Vote. If you are a registered voter, consider helping non-voting people you know register to vote. Thanks!

Barr makes history

To the Journal editor: Today marks a historic milestone for Michigan’s 1st District. Callie Barr, a Democrat from Traverse City, has become the first woman to be nominated by a national party to represent our district in Congress. This moment is not just a victory for Callie Barr but for every citizen in our district who believes in progress and equality. Callie’s nomination is a testament to the strength of our democracy and the progress we have made toward inclusivity. Her candidacy represents a beacon of hope and a step forward in ensuring that our leadership reflects the ...

Party has changed

To the Journal editor; The Marlboro Man rides again! The Marlboro Man was a very successful advertising campaign that helped sell millions of cigarettes during the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. During my late teens, due to shrewd advertising, peer pressure, and a touch of ignorance I, too succumbed to the lure of outdoor freedom and rugged individualism. Today, also like a bad habit in disguise, people are still sold on the idea of Donald Trump as a candidate for president. A dozen years or so ago someone like Trump never would have occurred. Republicans were fearful of any ...