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Opinion

Don’t add Fed to politics of our times

Editorial

It’s not hard to find mistakes in the Federal Reserve’s recent history, but Donald Trump’s latest attempt to erode the institution’s independence is dangerous. The president wants lower interest rates, but any benefits coming from that would probably be outweighed by supercharged ...

Flagging flag burners (again)

Local columns

President Trump wants to penalize anyone who burns the American flag. After initially announcing his intent – apparently before being told the Supreme Court has already said burning the flag is protected under the free expression clause of the First Amendment – Trump said he wishes to ...

Almanac for Sept. 3, 2025

Local columns

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2025. There are 119 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1783, representatives of the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized U.S. sovereignty. Also on this ...

OK2SAY tipline can help keep our schools safe

Editorial

As schools across the state start the new academic year, parents and children are reminded that Michigan has a valuable resource, OK2SAY, to help keep students safe. OK2SAY, which is housed within the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety, allows students to confidentially report tips ...