By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Thursday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2023. There are 73 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 19, 2010, the Pentagon directed the military to accept openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation’s ...
WASHINGTON — “Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.” ( Psalm 83:4 ) The murderous attack on Israel has ripped away what remained of a thin veneer that has covered up growing antisemitism in America and some of the rest of ...
BERKELEY — I’m trying not to despair, but the world seems awash in hate right now. In the Middle East. In Ukraine and Russia. In rabid anti-immigrant movements in Europe. Among some Trump followers, including Trump Republicans in Congress. Threats are mounting against Muslim Americans and ...
Politics in recent days has shown a distinct distaste for those who put problem-solving before dogma. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted by all Democrats and eight members of his own party after he moved to avoid a government shutdown. Closer to home, a Grand ...
EDITOR: Over the past three years I have had the privilege to be a part of the Delta County Cancer Alliance located here in Escanaba and serving all of Delta County. I will say my participation in this Alliance has been very humbling. This non-profit organization has served thousands of ...
EDITOR: This is the response that I have given to prosecuting attorney Lauren Wickman on behalf of the board of commissioners. I was extremely surprised at Tuesday’s meeting when she made the comment that she did. It is important for the public to know that the county board of commissioners ...