Opinion

Almanac for May 28, 2026

Today is Thursday, May 28, the 148th day of 2026. There are 217 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans, primarily in the Southeastern U.S., to move to designated territories west of the Mississippi River. Also on this date: In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, made up of free Black men, left Boston to fight for the Union in the Civil War. In 1892, the Sierra Club was founded in San Francisco by naturalist John Muir. In 1918, American troops ...

Trump has lost the plot on governance

Republicans don’t want to say this publicly, but privately they do: President Trump’s personal political obsessions are hurting his presidency, harming the chances for further policy gains the rest of this year, and putting control of the House and Senate in jeopardy. That’s the backdrop to the GOP revolt last week in Congress on war powers and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump’s unrelated priorities are handing Democrats gift after gift and forcing Republicans to take difficult votes that could cost them in November. His desire for political revenge is ...

Editorial cartoon for May 28, 2026

An autopsy as malpractice

The Democrats couldn't complete their term paper but handed it in anyway because too many people were wondering what had become of it. Under pressure, the DNC finally released its autopsy of the 2024 election, after rampant speculation about what it contained and why it hadn't yet been made ...

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow GOP-favoring map

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, despite a lower court's ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black people. The state's Republican ...

Some safety tips while enjoying summer in UP

Summertime is an often long-awaited and typically brief portion of the year in the Upper Peninsula, so worth making the most of while it lasts. With temperatures finally trending warmer, the website landmarkhealth.org has issued some tips for keeping safe while spending time outdoors in the summer months. They are — — Stay cool: If outdoors, take breaks from the heat, especially during the hottest part of the day. — Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. — Stay protected: Avoid strenuous or high-energy activities. Remember to wear loose ...