On the question of prejudice, racism, favoritism and unfairness have these actions hurt America in recent years? No, and possibly yes. No, because the vast majority of American people get it and truly strive to treat others like they would like to be treated. But for American politicians and ...
Bergman's "Statement" EDITOR, I was eager to read the statement issued by Congressman Jack Bergman that was highlighted on the front page of the Gazette on May 23. I hoped to be enlightened about how he was serving his constituents. Perhaps he would explain the fantastic outcomes of the Big, Billionaire Tax Relief Bill he voted for last summer? The bill that is driving health insurance costs up by over $1,000/yr and pushing thousands of Michiganders off of ACA coverage. And causing small businesses to drop employee health coverage because of rate increases. Perhaps he would say how ...
The reported end of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" marks more than the cancellation of a television franchise. It represents the collapse of an era in American media where political outrage replaced entertainment, ideology replaced humor, and audiences were expected to applaud lectures ...
The Democrats couldn't complete their term paper, but handed it in anyway because too many people were wondering what had become of it. Under pressure, the DNC finally released its autopsy of the 2024 election, after rampant speculation about what it contained and why it hadn't yet been ...
Established shortly after the Civil War, Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for Americans to honor those who have sacrificed their lives defending American democracy. So it was exquisitely on-brand for a president who defrauded the U.S. military by fabricating "bone spurs" to evade ...
Whatever the outcome of the "deal, or no deal" scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing. Despite President Trump's constant admonition that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, a majority of those polled oppose the intervention. A side effect of the war has ...
