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by Rep. Debbie Dingell So yes, we have a government shutdown, and no one should want this. Democrats have been in Washington wanting to have bipartisan discussions, but Republicans don’t want to talk. I want to remind people that the…

by P.D. Lesko Dem County Prosecutor Eli Savit, running for AG, has demonstrated the leadership and ethics he'll bring to Lansing in refusing to make public his handling of the alleged unethical conduct and perjury of Asst. Prosecutor…

Saucy secrets to making the best tacos ever. by Ari LeVaux We shook hands to make it official. If my tacos were the best ever, as claimed, I would win the wager. Otherwise, victory went to my adversary. It was admittedly the most…

by Wim Laven, Ph.D. Charlie Kirk rose to prominence by promoting a racist, sexist, and bigoted agenda under the guise of Christianity, using distorted, barroom-style arguments that masquerade as sincere debate. Prove me wrong. It is…

by Kary Love Patrick Henry was the American Spartacus, his “give me liberty or give me death speech,” rejecting perpetual slavery under his own government, the English Empire, ignited resistance in the hearts and minds of Americans.…

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered on Sept. 10, 2025, at the start of a college campus tour that centered on Kirk discussing politics – and education – with students. A large part of Kirk’s political activism centered on…

by Martha Stuit You likely have heard of Alexander Hamilton, but do you know his sister-in-law, Angelica Schuyler Church? Angelica led a wide-ranging social life, born in the United States in 1756 and spending time as an adult in…

by Michael D. LaFaive Attorney General Dana Nessel said in June that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation was stonewalling her department’s investigation into a $20 million state grant. The corporation has a long history of…

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has announced that 65,543 students from Michigan’s Class of 2025—representing 55.4% of graduates—have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

Director Chris Columbus brings his treacly touch to this Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel. by Manuel Betancourt “The Thursday Murder Club” is a film of simple pleasures. Set at a community for…