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Fantasy progress is easy to manufacture and sell in America Editor: President Trump makes constant assertions about set-in-stone progress in negotiations to end the Iran War. He trumpets successes like nuclear inspections, control of the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of Iranian assets. Newspapers report it all, and the American citizenry swallow it whole. However, virtually the same day after President Trump makes such triumphant claims, Iranian leaders deny those things have actually been agreed upon. Whaat!? Both sides of the table are headed by power-hungry despots who have ...

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Dear Editor: Hancock has a real jewel in the Hancock School Public Library, and the city, school and residents must come together to keep it thriving. I usually roll my eyes at the expression “safe place,” but that is exactly what this library is — a joyous, welcoming place where students seem happy and respected. It’s remarkable to see them all cheerfully jammed in during their lunch periods. With all the challenges facing these kids, this library is essential.  And, as a resident, I greatly appreciate the care and professionalism of the staff, the creative displays, the ...

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The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Control of Our Government Editor: The world as we know it today was built on the back of burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, this process has come at a tremendous cost. Emissions from burning fossil fuels are rapidly warming our world at a rate that has never occurred in the history of our planet. Why, then, do we continue to burn planet killing fossil fuels? One primary reason is the tremendous control the fossil fuel industry has over our government. The industry spends approximately $250 million dollars per year lobbying elected officials. The ...

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Thanking Aspirius for their help Editor: The athletic departments at Calumet High School and Lake Linden-Hubbell High School would like to thank Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital for their help in providing sports physicals to our student-athletes this spring. Over 40 dedicated and community-minded health care professionals donated their time, expertise, and talents to ensure that both CLK and Lake Linden-Hubbell students receive a quality sports physical. The medical staff and support staff at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital are always a pleasure to work with and we are very fortunate to have ...

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The Irrational Fundamentalists Editor, There’s a subset of Christianity known as Christian fundamentalists where around 80% support a corrupt and criminal Republican administration. As long as this administration supports in some way the Christian fundamentalist agenda of anti-abortion, anti-homosexuality, anti-trans sexuality, and anti-same sex marriage, they will vote Republican and ignore the corruption. But why are they against most abortions and sometimes against all abortions? They invoke the sanctity of life and quote the Commandment “Thou shalt not kill,” yet, ...

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Celebrate Pride Month Dear editor, For the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and allies, the month of June includes remembrance of both tragedy and celebration. Among the many acts of violence committed against this community was the Pulse nightclub massacre on June 12, 2016, when a gunman opened fire, killing 49 people and injuring 58 others in one of the deadliest mass shootings in a country that has experienced far too many such events. But June is also a time of celebration. In New York City on June 28, 1969, riots broke out after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn. Over the ...