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World may be done bending to Trump's will

I might as well say it clearly: I'm for regime change in Iran. The Islamic fanatics who have been running Iran since 1979 are murderers, torturers and exporters of terrorism. They are despised, or at least unwanted, by most Iranians, and the Iranians who get caught expressing their opinions ...

Virtual meeting today on recycling batteries

Whether it’s small single-use batteries, household rechargeable batteries or large batteries for electric vehicles, disposal can pose a significant safety risk to people and the planet. Conversely, batteries contain valuable materials that, when properly managed, can be returned to the supply chain to realize substantial environmental, economic and social benefits. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is launching a Battery Circularity Program to improve how batteries are collected, recycled and reprocessed across the state. By using recycled materials, ...

Trump: Insulter in chief

Each time one thinks President Trump has reached the lowest level possible in insulting his enemies, he finds new depths to plunge. Following a 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court, which included three conservative justices he appointed, the president called the justices "fools," a "disgrace to ...

Suggestions to stem the spread of invasive species

Invasive species have become such a significant problem that it’s likely the average person can name one with little difficulty, not just casually but in close proximity to where they live. Glossy buckthorn. Eurasian watermilfoil. Wild parsnip. Garlic mustard. Zebra and now quagga mussels. Starlings. English sparrows. That proliferation doesn’t mean invasive species can’t — or shouldn’t — be battled to stop them from becoming more established in the region. This is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, an event guided by the North American Invasive Species Management ...

Pointed questions posed

To the Journal editor: Why did U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman question the work of local postal service and not the work of the Department of Homeland Security? Current ICE agents receive six weeks of training. (From The Brief, Feb. 26, 2026 Time Magazine) The cost of law enforcement is costing U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars. These costs evidently are not applied to adequate training to have a legitimate (following our laws and constitution) force. Why aren’t more funds going to our veterans? Congress has bolstered the CBP budgets while background checks have fallen behind resulting ...