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Opinion

Does it matter what Helen of Troy looked like?

Columns

It's the controversy that has launched a thousand X posts. Elon Musk, who is a fan of Homer, has kicked up a fuss by objecting to filmmaker Christopher Nolan casting the black actress Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy in his forthcoming movie version of "The Odyssey." The epic production ...

Memorial Day reflection

Letters To The Editor

To the Journal editor: As a kid, each Memorial Day I stood next to Dad in the sun, rain and cold with hand placed over my heart. I remember listening to veterans’ names being read-off as the wind weaved through the cemetery’s quaking aspens, as if they were whispering to me. I will again ...

Trump takeover is almost done

Columns

Are we almost at the point of no return? Let America be America again, please, in a post-Donald Trump world. Rebuilding our institutions, arts and trust in government is not a sure thing. Given a global economic, environmental or medical crisis, the endeavor could cross country boundaries, as ...

MAPS millage recall unlikely to change anything

Editorial

We understand why some people — perhaps many people — in the Marquette Area Public Schools district are unhappy with a local resident’s move to force a recount of some of the votes cast back on May 5 in the MAPS bond issue election. The millage, which will ultimately total about $60 ...

Community, not battleground

Letters To The Editor

To the Journal editor: Marquette County neighbors, I just came back from the Kaufman awards. It’s an annual ceremony recognizing students who are doing something exceptional for their school, peers or community. Some examples that struck me were making equipment for our firefighters, ...

Children are now running our big cities

Columns

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani earned national attention in a not-good way when he recorded himself in front of Ken Griffin's Manhattan home revealing the billionaire's address. He tapped the lens in a threatening manner and said guys like Griffin are going to pay more taxes. Griffin is ...