Opinion
How to kill the Supreme Court in one easy step
Local columns
In 2016, the conservative writer Mike Anton made a galvanizing case for Donald Trump in his famous "Flight 93" essay, arguing that the stakes in the contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were existential. His contention that a Clinton win would cement Democratic electoral ...
Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error in judgment’
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. In an opening ...
Almanac for June 11, 2026
Local columns
Today is Thursday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2026. There are 203 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1963, the University of Alabama was desegregated as Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students allowed to enroll in classes; Alabama segregationist and Gov. ...
Keep safety in mind when recreating on, around water
Editorial
For all intents and purposes, summer is upon us and recreating around water is something tens of thousands of residents and visitors alike are going to do. Water is such an integral part of life here in the Upper Peninsula. But, unfortunately for some people, it can also be a part of ...
