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The world loses when the US, Iran overplay their hands

The cycle’s familiarity should not obscure the gravity of the consequences as the U.S. and Iran return to threats, strikes and a futile search for an exit from war via escalation. Tehran said last week it had closed the strait of Hormuz again. The World Food Programme is already feeding 1.5 million fewer people this year owing to the illegal war launched by the U.S. and Israel. Vulnerable countries are suffering most as existing crises are compounded: an extra 2.5 million people in Somalia and 2.3 million in Afghanistan are struggling to meet basic food needs. Even de-escalation ...

No easy answers on homeless issue

Anyone who works in government, or even pays close attention to what government can and will do on any given issue, knows that policy is driven by money. Perhaps not entirely but certainly to some significant degree. That’s the case at the local level, where massive borrowing to cover pell-mell spending just doesn’t happen like it does at the federal and state levels. Where are we going with this? The most recent dust up involving residents and others who frequent the Room at the Inn facility on West Washington Street in downtown Marquette is a textbook example of government policy ...

Operation Safe Driver targets risky behaviors

Though it should be normal practice at all times, drivers are being reminded this week of the importance of focusing on the road when behind the wheel — and following the rules on speeding and other risky driving behaviors. As law enforcement agencies across Michigan increase enforcement efforts as part of Operation Safe Driver Week that extends through Saturday, AAA — The Auto Club Group reminds drivers that the behaviors targeted by officers are the very same ones responsible for many of the nation’s most serious and preventable crashes. Operation Safe Driver Week focuses on ...