The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, embraces two value sets. The first is natural rights, and the second is limited government. After 250 years, neither value has survived, and the opposite of each currently prevails in America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration in three ...
There are few professions that are inherently more stressful, grueling, and, indeed, dangerous than that of a modern-day prison guard. The people employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections every day face a mixed bag of murderers, rapists and thieves. The inevitable result is terrible wear and tear on these workers with symptoms of alcoholism that can sometimes reach 20% of the workforce — and that’s according to the MDOC itself. One recent study found that nearly 1 in 4 of all MDOC workers met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder while 47% screened positive for ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had been reached. The poll points to just how ...
This week’s Bouquets — From the Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority members, organization and John Pickard, president: During the month of May and half of June of this year, the Upper Peninsula State Bank in Gladstone opened more than just its doors and its tower; it opened its heart to the rich history that helped shape the City of Gladstone. As proud stewards of Gladstone’s Soo Line railroad legacy, the Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority was overwhelmed by the support and hospitality shown by Branch Manager Todd Salo and the entire U.P. State Bank ...
