Our Views
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Editorial: Ranch gives vets nontraditional therapy
The issue: Reining Liberty Ranch to help vets. Our view: Horse therapy a unique alternative.
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Hopefully, compromise deal is better than the 'Fiscal Cliff'
Fake or not, contrived or not, the "fiscal cliff" had some potentially painful realities for a lot of Americans, rich and poor.
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Editorial: CherryT good for Traverse City
The issue: CherryT Ball Drop. Our view: It's been bigger and better every year.
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Editorial: Bars getting act together
Let's begin the new year with a bit of cautious optimism: It appears better things are in store for the community regarding a row of Union Street bars and restaurants that last year became a focal point for drunken mayhem and mischief.
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Law doesn't guarantee teens won't talk, drive
Like most stereotypes, the one of teenagers talking endlessly on the phone to friends has its roots in reality. A lot of young people talk, text and tweet seemingly nonstop. Today, however, there is a dark side to the joy of keeping up with one's friends 24/7 — texting, talking or tweeting on a cellphone while driving.
Continued ... - Friday, December 28, 2012
- Editorial: Public often pays to right government's wrongs
- Thursday, December 27, 2012
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NMC owes its adjunct teachers fair compensation
The college can't allow the lure of savings or the administrative advantage of having faculty it can hire and fire at will or not having to offer them benefits blur its long-term commitment to maintaining a strong full-time faculty as the backbone of its academic life.
Continued ... - Sunday, December 23, 2012
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Editorial: Americans must demand changes in our gun laws
Not this time.
This time, with 20 tiny children slaughtered in their own school, national and state politicians must be held accountable for the ongoing gun carnage in this country and learn to worry more about what their constituents want than the gun lobby.
Continued ... - Friday, December 21, 2012
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Editorial: Back off TC-specific library policy
The issue: County wants to broaden library representation. Our view: Dumping new policy would be a good start.
Continued ... - Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Editorial: Many still stuck in recession
The issue: Stats show Michigan is still hurting. Our view: Many families face a grim holiday.
Continued ... - Tuesday, December 18, 2012
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Editorial: Gun bill must be vetoed
The issue: Snyder has yet to sign gun bill. Our view: A veto would be best for Michigan.
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Editorial: Workers go above, beyond
Most of us — we hope so, anyway — wouldn't hesitate to turn in a wallet or purse we found at a store or lying on the sidewalk.
Continued ... - Sunday, December 16, 2012
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Editorial: Citizens must help maintain Trust Fund's independence
Since 1976, royalties from the sale and lease of state-owned mineral rights have been used to acquire land to protect valuable resources and create public outdoor recreation areas.
Continued ... - Friday, December 14, 2012
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Editorial: Answers expected on dam fiasco
The issue: Still no answers for Brown Bridge Dam flooding. Our view: Residents expect more.
Continued ... - Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Editorial: Bills get fast-track treatment
If there are any Republican members of the Michigan Legislature who still believe in the right of citizens to give input on pending legislation and have their voices heard, now is a good time for them to speak up — or better yet, act.
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Editorial: Smokers, trash your butts
Some Northwestern Michigan College students are hoping that giving smokers trash receptacles decorated with nature scenes will make them more likely to trash their butts than throw them on the beach.
Continued ... - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Editorial: Bans no way to educate kids
The issue: TC board keeps 'Glass Castle' on reading list. Our view: Students must learn about difficult concepts.
Continued ... - Sunday, December 9, 2012
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Editorial: Professional study best way to lay out fire merger issues
After years of speculation and conjecture, Traverse City and the townships that make up the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department have agreed to stop the guessing and bring in professionals to outline the costs and benefits of a possible merger of their respective fire departments.
Continued ... - Friday, December 7, 2012
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Snyder's sudden embrace of 'right-to-work' eye-opening
Gov. Rick Snyder's carefully cultivated image as a non-politician who preferred to put policy and the common good ahead of politics as usual has been shattered. For good.
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Editorial: A day that rocked their world
If you come across a member of the "Greatest Generation" today, be aware of what this date means to them.
Continued ... - Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Editorial: Out-of-state focus pays off
The issue: 2012 was a record tourism year. Our view: Out-of-state dollars are fueling our economy.
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Editorial: Sweeten Traverse City bee ordinance
Now that Traverse City has agreed to allow residents to keep bees inside the city limits, the city commission should sweeten the deal.
Continued ... - Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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Editorial: Free pass is sign of contempt
The issue: SS Badger gets a free pass to pollute. Our view: It's a great example of contempt for the law.
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Editorial: Vogue closer to its goal
They're close enough to smell the popcorn.
Continued ... - Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Editorial: Know what we own and why
The issue: Snyder wants land management effort. Our view: We need to know what we own and why.
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Editorial: Ranch gives vets nontraditional therapy