The Triumphal Arch Editor: Donald Trump has proposed a 250-foot "Triumphal Arch" to be built in Washington, D.C., commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The proposed structure is of neoclassical design, featuring a 60-foot golden statue, winged figures, and eagles, and would ...

Happy Earth Day! Editor: Many indigenous people of North America told a different creation story than the ones we learned in Genesis I and 2. Creator made all the plants and animals first and told them to take care of Little Brother, a vulnerable human who needed lots of help to survive. All ...

Editor: On April 28th, the Houghton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed rezoning along a section of East Lakeshore Drive. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting and offer their thoughts, or just observe the dialogue. One of the main issues is the impact ...

Safe Light for Migrating Birds Editor: An estimated one billion birds die from window strikes every year in the U.S. Simply turning down lights can reduce bird strikes by 80%. Buildings and homes are encouraged to adopt “Safe Light for Safe Flight” during migration time: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. ...

Trump’s rhetoric and the politics of death Editor: In his address to the nation, President Trump said the U.S. would bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, "where they belong." He even threatened to destroy "electric generating plants." What would this mean for the most vulnerable, such as ...

Editor: Everywhere in the world, indigenous societies that persisted for thousands of years knew and respected the land they occupied, including its wild inhabitants. March is Women’s History month, and here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan two 19th century women quietly honored both the ...