There are a couple of stories that seem unrelated but are very related. They show the story of a country that used to build things and has decided, without ever quite admitting it, that building is too hard. Start with the missiles. Rep. Mike Turner was on television last week talking about ...
The war in Iran is unlawful and unconstitutional, but in post-World War II America, it is normal. Here is the backstory. When President Donald Trump decided to begin bombing Iran last June, he did not state a coherent or lawful reason for doing so. His director of national intelligence and ...
That whirling sound you heard was "Uncle Walter" * (see bottom of page) spinning in his CBS grave while the accompanying thud above ground was in the mainstream news media outlets across the state and the world. They were hearing for the first time that the majority of news consumers are being ...
One of my favorite things to do in life is to hike, but there’s a caveat to that. There has to be something worth seeing for it to be a worthwhile hike. So, if you can hike along a beautiful river, a lake, or an overlook, I’m in. My absolute favorite type of hike though is one that leads ...
Each year near the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26, 1990) I reflect on the progress my community has made in making our part of the State more accessible. Here are this year’s top cheers and jeers. Cheers: · The City of Alpena for the redevelopment of Culligan Plaza. After a few setbacks, including a loud call from citizens to reconsider the original proposed design, we now have an accessible community space. As part of that project, we also are blessed with accessible public restrooms. · The City of Alpena for the ...
Future Football Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers is preparing for his last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so he was flippant in a recent interview with his pal Pat McAfee at ESPN. When asked about his mindset during his final year, Rodgers wisecracked: "I'm going to plead the Fifth. Like that ...
