Editorials
It takes a village to reach these heights
Sometimes an expression is used and/or overused to the point that its original meaning, no matter how pertinent, turns the expression into a cliche. Such is the case with the phrase that begins “It takes a village …” The original phase, which comes from Nigeria, translates to “It takes ...
Editorial cartoon for March 11, 2026
Railway Safety Act adds costly mandates with no proven gains
The White House is calling on Congress to include a railroad regulation bill as part of a larger transportation funding package this year. It’s not the first time President Donald Trump has supported it, and the legislative branch would be wise to ignore his counsel again. The Railway Safety ...
Editorial cartoon for March 10, 2026
State offering naloxone kits for drug overdoses
The state is making available — at no cost — kits for treating a drug overdose, when minutes can make the difference between life and death. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is providing free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, at local health ...



