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Yes It Is, It’s True: We need real truth in advertising

Dry cleaning clerk: “That’’ll be five weeks, dearie.” Customer: “Five weeks? But the sign says ‘One Hour Cleaners.’” Clerk: “That’s just the name of the shop." — The Bonzo Dog Band,…

Editor October 9, 2018

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Ranger Rick: Is it really the University of Michigan?

In the fall of 2014 at the University of Michigan, more than half the students at the Ann Arbor campus were from out of state. It was the first time…

Editor October 9, 2018

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One Small Voice: Who were losers in Kavanaugh caper?

by Lynn Mandaville Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh is a win for the Republican Party and the greatest achievement of his own…

Editor October 7, 2018

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Army Bob: For some, Kavanaugh will be guilty forever

Innocent until proven guilty is not only an American constitutional right, but an international human right. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed by the Senate; time to shorten sail and…

Editor October 6, 2018

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Army Bob: Judge Kavanaugh had a right to be angry

by Robert M. Traxler Judge Brett Kavanaugh was angry and upset when he testified; if he had been calm and quiet the media would have said he is a heartless bleep…

Editor October 5, 2018

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Ranger Rick: Evidence against Kavanaugh is flawed

When I was a wee lad of 9, I had to have a babysitter occasionally when my grandparents couldn't have me while my parents were out for the night. One…

Editor October 2, 2018

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One Small Voice: Senator Jeff Flake is an adult apart

by Lynn Mandaville Thursday and Friday of this past week were an unwelcome break from the usual chaos of the Washington circus. Though we were spared for two entire days…

Editor September 30, 2018

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Army Bob: Hatred of ‘old white men’ surfaces in hearing

by Robert M. Traxler Innocent until proven guilty is not just an American Constitutional right, but an international basic human right. Hate is an emotion that means different things to…

Editor September 29, 2018

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Basura: Kavanaugh can be emotional, a woman can’t

Some perspectives on the testimony of Judge Brett Kavanaugh Thursday afternoon: Too emotional. Make that way too overly emotional. The crying. The anger. The unrestrained attacks on those nearby. Hormonal…

Editor September 29, 2018

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Yes It Is, It’s True: We live in the United States of denial

Broadcast media today reported stories about three Wayland High School kids making racist black-faced tweets, all without proper context. No wonder we're accused of "Fake News." What's a lot more…

Editor September 26, 2018