Opinion
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GT County right to get out of shelter business
Grand Traverse County officials need to toss a few more dollars into the kitty to get out of the dog and cat business; trying to bargain with the Cherryland Humane Society over a few bucks is barking up the wrong tree.
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Local checks were a protection
In the legislative frenzy to loosen Michigan gun laws, a long-established step that has over the years prevented loads of people who probably shouldn't have a gun from buying one legally has been eliminated — and we're less safe because of it.
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Letters to the Editor: 01/06/2013
Letters to the Editor: 01/06/2013
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Lessenberry: An 'outstate' view of Detroit
Over the holidays, a retired couple who had a home next to where we were staying had us over for a little holiday cheer in this small northern Michigan town.
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George Weeks: Granholm to end TV 'very fun adventure'
Ex-Gov. Jennifer Granholm has been one of the most visible personalities on Current TV, the low-visibility cable network co-founded by former vice president Al Gore that has been bought for a reported $500 million by the Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera backed by the government of Qatar.
Continued ... - Saturday, January 5, 2013
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Another View: Smart switches, fewer outages
Nowadays, DTE and other utilities are installing smarter ways to deal with outages. If we can expect more frequent and more severe storms, we hope they hurry.
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Letters to the Editor: 01/05/2013
Put politics aside; Can't legislate morality; Head east on Eighth.
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Another View: Planetary prediction
Many astronomers expect the first Earth-like planet outside the solar system will be discovered this year.
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Fact Check: Viral spiral 2012
We've long warned our readers to make good use of the delete key when e-mails spreading sketchy claims pop up in their inboxes. But we've found that old viral e-mails, unfortunately, never die — and new ones spread like a highly contagious disease.
Continued ... - Friday, January 4, 2013
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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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Letters to the Editor: 01/04/2013
The union model; Protect kidney program.
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Another View: Future is what we make it
As the calendar passes from 2012 to 2013, we should remind ourselves that the American Dream is still within reach, but as a country we cannot ignore global economic or political forces.
Continued ... - Thursday, January 3, 2013
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Another View: 'Balance' tilts against women's rights
In signing one bill that imposes new restrictions on abortion providers while vetoing a second that would have eliminated insurance coverage for many abortions, Gov. Rick Snyder insisted last week he was trying to strike a balance between women's rights and his own opposition to most abortions.
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Letters to the Editor: 01/03/2013
Ignores the facts; Brings a tear; Sad day for labor. (Plus more)
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Phil Power: Boundaries feed partisanship
Most people agree that our politics and government today are too often severely dysfunctional. And there's one big reason why:
Continued ... - Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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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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Letters to the Editor: 1/2/2013
We paid for benefits; Duplicity and arrogance; Stand up to leadership
Continued ... - Tuesday, January 1, 2013
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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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Letters to the Editor: 01/01/2013
Ducks over children?; Expressing faith, beliefs; Books, not guns.
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Another View: Give thanks for First Amendment
Each year we look back at events in our community and see a commonality with years past — a vigorous and sincere dialogue on issues.
Continued ... - Monday, December 31, 2012
- Cheers: 12/31/2012
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Letters to the Editor: 12/31/2012
Condemn themselves.
Continued ... - Sunday, December 30, 2012
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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.
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Letters to the Editor: 12/30/2012
Represent all of us; Mass shootings' price; Irrelevant at best
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GT County right to get out of shelter business
No Sign of Missing Skydiver in Wash. State
Sources: Obama to Nominate Hagel to Head DOD
NHL, Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Assad Calls on Syrians to Defend the Country
Salvors Ready Shell Drill Ship for Tow Attempt
Plane Carrying Missoni Fashion CEO Missing
4 Dead After Police Standoff at a Colo. Townhome
Defensive Struggle Looms in BCS Championship
Teams Talk About Upcoming BCS Battle
"Grey's Anatomy" Star Has Big Plans for Tully's
American Eagle Pilot Arrested at Minn. Airport
Raw: Alabama and Notre Dame Prepare for BCS
Raw: Former US Rep. Giffords Visits Newtown
Case Highlights Legal Issues for Sperm Donors
Pelosi Defends Altered Photo of Congresswomen
Raw: House Approves $9.7 Billion in Sandy Aid
Unemployment at 7.8%, 155k New Jobs in Dec.
Inmates Sue Alcohol Industry for $1 Billion
