Giving Tuesday, the worldwide day of giving that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. That's today. The day, which comes right on the heels of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, encourages people around the world to consider volunteering ...
To the Journal editor: The “Letter to the Editor” represents a distinct voice in society. It takes real courage and good writing skills to convey the right message to the public. Overall, it is not an easy task to say something in so few words. Many people lack the skills to express ...
People are turning to socialism. Two-thirds of Americans ages 18-29 hold a "favorable view" of it. New York just elected a "proud socialist" mayor. My video explains why his ideas would make things worse. Of course they would! Socialism has never worked. Anywhere! Yet Seattle too just ...
We know many people are excited for the Christmas season and some are fired up for the accompanying shopping season. We hope when each of you decides how to spend your hard-earned money, you think locally. There are many wonderful small businesses in our communities and a good holiday shopping ...
To the Journal editor: Over the past couple of years, I have had a great deal of contact with Marquette-area health personnel. The experience has been beneficial and positive. But most of it would not have happened if I didn’t have health insurance as part of my retirement package. A recent ...
Thanksgiving is the most American of holidays. But there is something almost un-American about it. It is a day opposed to striving, to getting more. We stop adding up the numbers in our accounts. We freeze in place to give thanks for whatever is there. Today's big issue is "affordability." ...