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Opinion

Hope for the dead

Columns

"That God, which ever lives and loves, One God, one law, one element, And one far-off divine event To which the whole creation moves." — Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) When American colonists were oppressed by British monarchs, the word most frequently uttered in pamphlets, ...

The sudden political star of Trump II: Marco Rubio

Columns

"White House deploys Marco Rubio to clarify messaging about Iran conflict." So reads the headline on the front page of the Washington Examiner's website in the early hours of April 1, the third month of U.S. military operations against Iran, which have been taking place since Feb. 28. That ...

Residents encouraged to join organ donor registry

Editorial

Have you considered becoming an organ donor? It’s admittedly not the most pleasant topic, since it means contemplating what happens after dying. But it’s an important one to address. Making that decision now potentially keeps your family from facing those questions later, under what ...

Democrats be warned: Trump knows your weak spots

Columns

Sure, the "No Kings" marches drew millions rightly protesting Donald Trump's assaults on our democratic institutions. But Democrats must dig deeper and ask how Trump could actually win another term after trying to overturn the 2020 election results with a violent attack on the Capitol. It ...

Emphasizing safe and responsible alcohol use

Editorial

For Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is promoting moderation and making responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. “While drinking alcohol is a part of many of our celebrations and times of relaxation, drinking ...