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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas is a time for merriment — sometimes of a nature that is regretted after the holidays are over. » Full Story

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