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The swamp in Washington DC

Here is a fact — there is a “swamp” in Washington D.C.! But it is made up of not just Democrats, it is made up of all of them, both political parties. I would say 98 percent are corrupt; that leaves room for a few honest ones. Everything is about “the party.” And again, that goes for both of them. It is all about power, who controls. Now, in this modern day, that is the main problem. We have the “new” liberal-socialist Democratic Party that wants to take America where the vast majority of us Americans do not want to go. Think we want socialism? Look at what it is in ...

Take better care of the Earth

I want to thank anyone who served in the military or in any other way in our country or throughout the world! Anyone who helps people in need are special. All of us on Earth are special in our own way. Just remember, do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Also, all of us need to start taking better care of the Earth. All the pollution we are doing is having an effect on our health. Woodsy the owl says: “Give a hoot, don’t pollute!” Smokey Bear says: “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Everyone have a blessed day.

League always non-partisan

I am always pleased to see the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s Advocacy highlighted around the state in print and other media. I am writing with a clarification to your paper’s mention of the League. In the article you picked up from AP’s Scott Bauer, Mr. Bauer incorrectly asserted the League was on the same side as the Democrats on voter access issues. I must point out that the League is in fact a non-partisan organization and has been for 100 years. We neither support nor oppose candidates or parties. Our positions on voter access have been the same since the ’70s and ...

Appreciates what DIDHD provides

I am writing this to thank the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department for their continued support in providing help and crucial information to my family since my son’s return home from the NICU in December 2019. We are so grateful for the services at our home in particular, as I do not drive. We are involved in Women, Infants and Children program, Maternal Infant Health Program and Early ON. Thanks to the programs provided by the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, I’m able to stay current on medical health and general information and education on living and maintaining ...

Government can be agent for good

It is understandable when a person states they do not want government involved in their lives. However, I wish that person would also realize the good that government does. This past week I saw a beautiful bald eagle feeding on a carcass on the side of the highway. It then dawned upon me that without the Endangered Species Act of 1973 that bald eagle would not exist, as they were near extinction. I then thought of the Clean Water Act of 1970 that saved our Great Lakes from becoming sewage dumps and completely revitalized them. (I can’t speak for others, but those same bodies of water ...

No and yes on Iron County ballot issues

Vote no on the veteran millage in Iron County. Michigan law requires county governments to fund veterans offices. Iron County has always proudly funded the veteran office. The 2020 budget funds $38,000 for the Iron County Veterans Office. Jerry Williams is recognized as one of the best veterans administrators. This millage is a cowardly proposal to increase the money in the general fund. The 2020 budget has more than $80,000 of disposal money, yet the “Gang of Three” want more money. Please vote no. Please vote yes on the renewal millage for the health department.