Opinion
Trump’s unjust and unconstitutional war
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Over the past weekend, some apologists for President Donald Trump's recently ordered attacks on Iran argued that because Trump's plans call for a quick strike, the attacks do not constitute a war. George Orwell is vindicated yet again. These apologists believe that calling a war something else ...
Trump has complicated history in addressing military sacrifice
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It's delicate for any president to watch flag-draped transfer cases return home from overseas, a solemn tradition that honors the dead and shines a spotlight on the human costs of conflict. Donald Trump's visit Saturday to Dover Air Force Base, honoring the six American service members killed ...
Almanac for March 9, 2026
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Today is Monday, March 9, the 68th day of 2026. There are 297 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1945, during World War II, over 300 U.S. B-29 bombers began Operation Meetinghouse, a massive firebombing raid on Tokyo. The raid killed an estimated 100,000 civilians, left 1 million ...
As clocks get changed, test alarms in home, too
Editorial
As Michiganders move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time Sunday, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Daylight saving time serves as a seasonal reminder for households to ...
The silent, invisible scars of emotional vulnerabilities
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“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness, will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brenè Brown Turning slowly, he walked out the door, realizing that another chapter in his life had closed. Another with tears rolling down his face stared out the window, ...