Editorial
Combined agency shows promise
March 5, 2010
Aspects of the newly-recombined Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment sound promising for the Upper Peninsula, but we hope the new agency focuses on efficiency and keeping “boots... » Full Story
Deficits erode U.S. position
March 2, 2010
We Americans have been warned over and over again that the national debt is more than an unpleasant reality and a political talking point. It has very real ramifications. » Full Story
Jobs campaign flawed
February 9, 2010
President Barack Obama may not be willing to recognize the demand for real change that is swelling among American voters, but some members of Congress are. » Full Story
Bats need protection too
February 4, 2010
The lowly, sometimes-feared bat clearly does not compete well against the polar bear in terms of arousing public opinion in favor of action by the government. » Full Story
Chavez abusing power
February 3, 2010
Here in the United States, people of all political persuasions sometimes argue about whether the news media reports accurately and without bias. There is no similar controversy in Venezuel. » Full Story
Keep pressure on Taliban
January 21, 2010
Though the new troop surge in Afghanistan is just beginning, the top U.S. commander there believes it is making a difference against the Taliban.
We hope so. Defeating them is important. » Full Story
We hope so. Defeating them is important. » Full Story
Please give to Haitian relief effort
January 18, 2010
Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their neighbor. The suffering in Haiti after last week’s devastating earthquake is hard to fathom and far from over. » Full Story
Census could reshape Congress
January 9, 2010
In his recent visit to the Copper Country, U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) spoke about the importance of the upcoming 2010 U.S. census. » Full Story
Don’t drink and drive
December 24, 2009
Christmas is a time for merriment — sometimes of a nature that is regretted after the holidays are over. » Full Story
Pilots should be grounded
December 23, 2009
The pilot and co-pilot of an airliner that flew nearly 100 miles past its destination on Oct. 21 have asked that their pilot’s licenses not be suspended. » Full Story



