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Opinion

Americans surrounded by info but remain ill-informed

Columns

Despite Americans in 2024 having access to more high-quality, well-sourced information on every topic known to man, somehow, we’re seemingly also the most ill-informed people in human history. I turn for evidence to a statement that a member of Congress was forced to release in response to ...

Politics is dividing us in half; it’s time for change

Editorial

Only a couple weeks out from an election, not in my lifetime have I seen our country more divided. As Americans, I believe getting past this hateful period is fundamental for the sake of our country. Our great nation was founded on putting the power to govern ourselves in the hands of the ...

Checking your mailbox before the snow flies

Editorial

The Escanaba Department of Public Works is reminding homeowners to check their mailbox to ensure it is sturdy and secure for the winter season ahead. “Shake Your Mailbox” is a proactive maintenance activity to help minimize winter frustration. It encourages homeowners to check the ...

Who cares what the government thinks?

Columns

In 1791, when Congressman James Madison was drafting the first 10 amendments to the Constitution -- which would become known as the Bill of Rights -- he insisted that the most prominent amendment among them restrain the government from interfering with the freedom of speech. After various ...