Quantcast

North Michigan News

Monday, March 10, 2025

Opinion News

Opinion

From socialist to patriot: Why I joined COS

During my college years, I did not have any strong political leanings. An evangelical Christian, I had heard life sermons my entire life about the separation between church and state, and frankly, politics bored me.

By Sheri Waldrop | Apr 19, 2022

Opinion

Letter to the editor: What is this COS thing?

People keep asking me what this "Convention of States project" is.

By Wesley Whittaker | Jan 27, 2022

Latest News

Medium renewableenergy

Opinion

Mackinac Center recommends Michigan avoid the issue revealed in Texas' electrical grid failures

By Karen Kidd | Feb 21, 2021

Michigan should take Texas' struggles through last week's winter storms, which left millions without power, as a good reason why Michigan lawmakers should think twice about repeating some of the Lone Star State's mistakes, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Medium golf

Opinion

Some Michigan residents feel that Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions have crossed the line

By Michael Pineda | Feb 10, 2021

The toll COVID-19 has taken on the state of Michigan over the course of the past ten months would be described as "severe" by some residents.

Medium gretchenwhitmer8002

Opinion

Some Michiganders feel Whitmer twists truth about COVID-19 and the distribution of vaccines

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 5, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has consistently evaded the reality of COVID-19, according to a Bridge Michigan op-ed.

Medium computer

Opinion

If Michigan officials keep classrooms empty, the public schools may lose thousands of students

By James Ledbetter | Jan 29, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says that if the Michigan powers-that-be keep classrooms empty in favor of remote learning, the public schools may lose thousands of students for years to come.

Medium 92591568 721252578701620 952825695615057920 o

Opinion

GOP says Whitmer's response to COVID-19 is causing severe psychological problems

By James Ledbetter | Nov 4, 2020

Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) has announced that the recent testimony from top medical advisors to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reveals that the governor's response to COVID-19 is causing severe psychological problems for Michigan residents, according to Michigan House Republicans.

Medium trumpcortes

Opinion

OPINION: Three Reasons Alpena Should Vote to Re-Elect President Trump

By Steve Cortes, Senior Advisor for Strategy to the Trump Campaign | Oct 19, 2020

With only two weeks to go before the November elections, here are three reasons that the Alpena area should repudiate the Biden agenda and rally to Trump’s re-elect.

Medium govwhitmer

Opinion

Chatfield 'disappointed' in Whitmer's politicized response to alleged kidnapping plot

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 14, 2020

The Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives called Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's response to a foiled plot to kidnap her a "missed opportunity" to not only have a unified message but to thank the law enforcement officers who stopped the plan before it was executed.

Medium 5f20a66e4c278

Opinion

Chatfield blasts Whitmer's mask requirement for student athletes in all sports

By Trina Thomas | Sep 25, 2020

Michigan Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) recently spoke out about the new requirement for student athletes to wear masks during fall sports practices and competitions in Michigan.

Medium blacklivesmatter

Opinion

Leland Superintendent's letter on race relations raises concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 31, 2020

A recent letter from Leland Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Long calling for students and parents to be active in the Black Lives Matter protest movement has raised questions in the community, following so closely after the elimination of all Spanish language education in a community that is 10% Hispanic.

Medium capture

Opinion

Anderson: Michigan residents need to comply with COVID-19 guidelines

By Elle Johnson | Aug 4, 2020

Gerry Anderson, cochair of the Michigan Economic Recovery Council, DTE Energy executive chairman and chair of Business Leaders for Michigan, joined "The Frank Beckmann Show" on July 9 to discuss Michigan COVID-19 data and whether people are taking the proper precautions to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the virus.