I am a journalist. And proud of it. I hope my readers, whether in newspapers, magazines or online, also feel that’s a title worthy of pride. True, journalists and the news media are being targeted and maligned, and polls show public trust in the press is declining. But what isn’t up for ...
In 1972, Escanaba acquired 40 acres for $1 with the stipulation that it be used for “public purposes”. Only 5 acres remain; the rest sold long ago. The remaining parcel was afforded park status on April 21, 1977, when the city council approved a Planning Commission recommendation for ...
The Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech for good reason. If people can't say what they want, we don't have honest debate. I was relieved when Donald Trump, campaigning for the presidency, said, "If we don't have free speech, then we just don't have a free country!" Good ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with construction of a ballroom, Associated Press photos on Thursday showed. The East Wing, where first ladies created history, planned state dinners and promoted causes, is now ...
Today is Friday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2025. There are 68 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence as the Charter of the United Nations, ratified by 51 nations, took effect. The date is now observed as United Nations Day. Also ...