The following editorial appeared Jan. 24 in the Chicago Tribune: Laws requiring photo identification for voting are one of the most contentious areas of disagreement between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans argue that they are essential to protect the integrity of elections by preventing ballot fraud. Democrats say they are a cynical effort to suppress the […]
Last year, a group of women committed to giving $100 four times a year to a Manistee County charity as the 100 Women Who Care Manistee County. This year, that group is being joined by the 100 Men Who Care. “We will operate in the same manner as the women’s group and other care groups […]
Kudos to the City of Manistee for its efforts at keeping area residents active through the long, cold days of winter. Everyone, city resident or not, can enjoy the ice rink at Sands Park free of charge. Skates are available at the Manistee County Teen Center so people have the chance to try it out […]
The following editorial appeared Jan. 22 in the Los Angeles Times: (TNS) In rolling out the issues he hopes will define the final two years of his administration, President Obama has proposed two workplace initiatives: requiring companies with 15 or more employees to provide them seven days of sick leave per year to their full-time […]
In a recent press release, Michigan’s Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced that more than half of the adults living in this state are registered as organ donors. This is a stunningly important milestone we feel needs to given proper recognition. More than 50 percent of all the adults in our state have made a […]
In a recent press release, Michigan’s Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced that more than half of the adults living in this state are registered as organ donors. This is a stunningly important milestone we feel needs to given proper recognition. More than 50 percent of all the adults in our state have made a […]
The following editorial was published in the Jan. 21 edition of the Detroit Free Press: (TNS) Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder sees life as a vast river of opportunity, carrying Michiganders toward whatever fate awaits. It’s oddly abstract for our accountant governor, a self-described nerd. But, his aides said, the river of opportunity is the signature piece […]
The following editorial was published in the Jan. 21 edition of the Midland Daily News: (TNS) President Barack Obama is saying one thing, and proposing something entirely different. This is not really a new phenomenon — Obama has been doing this for much of his time in office the past six years — but we were hoping for […]
Changes to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) signed into law last week by Gov. Rick Snyder are a positive step forward for the state’s citizens. The Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow citizens the opportunity to see the inner workings of their government. It keeps governmental actions out in the light for […]
When considering nominees for Citizen of the Year, the News Advocate looks for several factors. We look for a person who has made outstanding contributions to the community in their volunteer work. Most often, our Citizen of the Year is a selfless person; one who, when presented with the award, immediately refuses to take any […]
