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Opinion

Advice on avoiding income tax scams

Editorials

As the April 15 tax deadline nears, Michigan State University experts are warning the public about the various ways scammers seek to get personal information, particularly when it comes to tax returns. While some promise get-rich-quick schemes, others will make spoof calls and impersonate an ...

Immigration in US: The good, the bad and the undocumented

Columns

President Donald Trump is deporting immigrants — 11,000 last month. Some people are unhappy about that. Last week a judge ordered a stop to Trump’s removal of Venezuelan nationals. (Deportation happened anyway.) I definitely want immigrant criminals deported. Trump says migrant ...

The power of plants: Why green spaces matter

Columns

Editor’s note: World Planting Day is celebrated on March 21, encouraging people to plant trees and engage in sustainable gardening practices. By KRISTEN WOOD World Planting Day is more than just a celebration of nature — it’s a call to action. While conservation efforts have ...

Restoring trust with transparency

Editorials

Freedom of the press is important to those who have chosen to be journalists and serve as the people’s watchdogs in America for almost 250 years. Many feel that the First Amendment is in peril. Trust in the media has eroded at every level. Continuous allegations of “fake news” continue ...