Before you light that grill, before you load the camper, before you head out for that party, read the words that follow. And remember this weekend is about the ultimate sacrifice made by so many of our military men and women to keep us safe, to keep us free. In Flanders Fields By John ...

We wish for heroes and villains. We need people to inspire us onward in a flawed world; we need people to blame for the flaws. But our desire for clarity can create polarity. Our search for simplicity can miss the point. The Record-Eagle’s nine-month dive into Michigan’s guardianship ...

Another day, another mass shooting in America. Unlike the shooting in Buffalo earlier this month, which targeted elderly Black people, this one made elementary school children the target. Both suspects were 18-year-old males. On Tuesday, the gunman slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at ...

Michigan finds itself in the rare spot of having more money coming into the state budget than it needs to run the state. Both Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agree that at least some of the $6 billion in extra funds should be returned to taxpayers. But they ...

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to get tested for hepatitis B and C. It also highlights one year of progress of the We Treat Hep C Initiative. Launched on April 1, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services initiative is designed to eliminate ...

Michigan voters will have the chance to revisit the matter of term limits this November after 30 years of a system that failed to deliver on its promised benefits. This is the first tangible step to fixing a serious problem. Each chamber of the Legislature on Tuesday widely approved putting ...