O’NEILL: Netanyahu: A Profile in Ingratitude
Irony is too tame a word to describe Netanyahu's ingratitude.
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Column: The language we use
Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can...
O’NEILL: Hamas has spelled disaster for Palestinians
What must be done is for the United States to make clear to Israel that...
Column: The wrong narrative
Their talking points were wrong. As explained by ICE and Border Patrol, the father of...
FARRAND: ICE executions serve as another watershed moment in our history
Author: 'It’s now clear that his depravity knows no bounds.'
O’NEILL: Ten Commandments are universal
A public display of the Ten Commandments is not an overt endorsement of Christianity over...
FARRAND: Objection to data center proves one thing hasn’t changed
On the pages of the News Herald and on posts to social media groups, you...
O’Neill: Iran doesn’t need another shah
Though a regime change in Iran would be a welcome development, a return to the...
Guest column: What families should know about their school options
All children learn differently, and what may be a great learning environment for one student...
Column: It depends on where you stand
Let’s start with the shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman killed by an ICE...
Riverview veteran and longtime steelworker Harry Gallow turns 100
Surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers, longtime Riverview resident Harry Gallow recently celebrated a milestone...
FARRAND: It’s been gratifying to read how others felt about Mavis
Mavis was an award-winning reporter, editor and the first female managing editor of the News...
BIENIEK: Just the vax, ma’am
Most parents want the best for their children. They want them safe and healthy; most...
O’NEILL: No longer Soviets, they’re still Russians
The writer weighs in on the ever-evolving relationship with Russia.
GARZA: Not just a harmless ‘oops’ by DeSana and GOP colleagues
The Wayne County commissioner from Taylor shares his thoughts about the cuts enacted last month.
FARRAND: A different New Year’s wish when the calendar page turned
Hello Downriver, I didn’t expect this. As I write, I’m sitting in a hospital room...
O’Connell: The rule of law comes for a Wisconsin judge
The writer shares his views on the arrest of the Wisconsin judge.
Counterfeits, theft and terror are the true hidden costs of illicit trade
The National Retail Federation reported that more than 73% of retailers say shoplifters are exhibiting...
It’s time to look back — in order to look ahead
History has shown us repeatedly that a president loses seats in Congress at the midterms,...
O’NEILL: Reflections on the Epstein scandal
Writer: It must ultimately dawn on Donald Trump that he is his own worst enemy.
Dear Virginia: There is a Santa Claus
This first appeared in 1897 and has become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial.
Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus
On Sept. 21, 1897, The New York Sun published what was to become the most...
FARRAND: We need to remember the cruelty around us this holiday season
Hello Downriver, As we enter the core of this holiday season for Christians — and...
Column: Christmas, then and now
Perhaps some of the worst people to explain the real meaning of Christmas are those...
O’Neill: Christmas spirit should last through New Year’s
Nothing is wrong with wishing someone "Merry Christmas" during Advent. But it shouldn't be discouraged...
Farrand: Debates over AI/data centers bring back memories — and a warning
Hello Downriver, You have to be of a certain age to remember the arrival of...
Column: The (non-Christmas) lists
Time magazine, which, like so much in print journalism, has suffered from a loss of...
Ken Morris: There’s never been a better time to make a charitable donation, really
During the recent government shutdown, many local charities stepped up in a big way, gathering,...
O’NEILL: Trump’s repeating history and not in a good way
Trump and Putin are putting together a plan to cede parts of Ukraine to Russia,...
O’Neill: Sixty years later, Vatican II is misinterpreted
The convocation called by Pope John XXIII and the outcome known as Vatican II are...
O’Neill: It’s time for U.S. to recognize Taiwan
The author says the time has come to cease being bullied by China.
Column: Two conservative giants deserve more praise
While only a small number of us live to be 100, everyone ‘s birthday has...
FARRAND: Trump and Ukraine: ‘Peace for our time’… again?
The author believes our relations on the world stage have become a rubber band stretched...
Dictator Francisco Franco known to many as the saintly sinner
Last week marked 50 years since the death of Francisco Franco, the fascist dictator of...
Ken Morris: Your seasonal activities are great for the state
I bring this up in a financial column because outdoor recreational activities are big business...
Farrand: This year, I’m ‘thanking’ beyond family
The author's thanks will extended beyond his family's dinner table tomorrow.
Bieniek: The far right stuff has not gotten us much
Southgate occasional columnist shares his views.
O’Neill: Saudi journalist was no advocate for peace
What is doubtful is the notion that Khashoggi is worthy of the praise from the...
Mouradjian: Michigan’s deplorable glorification of killing deer
Furthermore, the DNR deceives the public about Michigan deer being overpopulated, yet they won't address...
Don’t punish sick children to stop gas station drugs
Synthetically altered products that mimic intoxication should absolutely be regulated or restricted, but as currently...
Why do we ignore the word of women?
Today’s Supreme Court has two justices with questionable ethical (and potentially criminal) histories sitting in...
O’Neill: Democrats have to own Mamdani
You can bet the Republicans will make the most of Mamdani.
FARRAND: Immigrants as a problem? Nope, just scapegoats
Hello Downriver, Has an immigrant ever done anything to you? Ever taken your job on...
Guest column: No veteran should go hungry
According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live...
ONEILL: Wall Street Journal rewrites history in tribute to Reagan
President Donald Trump has by way of tariffs induced anxiety in the press (which tends...
FARRAND: As if there wasn’t enough to fear, we have Trump
Hello Downriver, Do you live in fear? Sure you do; we all do. And always...
O’NEILL: Rabin was tough, but he sought peace
Rabin had always maintained that he wanted peace.
FARRAND — Ask yourself: what if? And then dream of a better America
Hello Downriver, One of the greatest — if not the greatest — questions ever asked...
O’Neill: Thirty years since referendum, Quebec’s place in Canada vulnerable
It's now 30 years since Quebec narrowly rejected the referendum on sovereignty from Canada. The...
Ken Morris: Take an HSA for quick relief from high healthcare costs
The bottom line is quite clear; everyone is paying more for health insurance, regardless of...
FARRAND: Without justice for all, we have justice for none
The first words of our Constitution says our hope to form a “more perfect union”...
Ken Morris: Thinking of retiring early? How do you figure?
If you’re contemplating retirement, whether or not it’s early, it’s important that you anticipate higher...
O’Connell: Comey is facing the music he helped write
Former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned on Wednesday on federal charges of lying to...
O’Neill: Ceasefire grounds for hope; declaration of peace is premature.
Critics of President Donald Trump (myself included) should not begrudge the credit he has taken for...
Ken Morris: Is that an umbrella under the driver’s seat of your car?
Crisp mornings, football and apple cider. Just a few signs that fall is upon us....
Guest column: Michigan Legislators, help autoimmune patients access medications
For many patients across Michigan with chronic and debilitating conditions, access to life-saving treatment has...
FARRAND: Quick hits on ‘gramps’ and his swamp
When will someone please take the cellphone away from crazy gramps?
O’Neill: Time for France to adopt a sixth republic?
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu of France resigned this past week after less than one month on...
FARRAND: Trump and his cronies once again prove they hate us
Author: From insurance grab to attacks on cities, their hatred is clear.
Bieniek: That’s something we used to have in America
President Trump wants to instill fear and intimidation to suppress dissent. Soldiers walking down American...
O’NEILL: Trump not a candidate for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump is counting on a proposed Gaza peace plan to build a case for the...
Guest column: Solving the homelessness crisis means acknowledging the struggle to afford a home
I’ve been helping people live in affordable homes for 25 years. It pains me to...
Guest opinion: When the ER becomes the healthcare system: A warning for Michigan’s seniors
As CEO of the Hannan Center, my daily question is simple but urgent: How do...
FARRAND: The Constitution is under attack; so is our country
Hello Downriver, Until now, I’ve refrained from joining the fray concerning Jimmy Kimmel, Trump’s attack...
O’NEILL: Palestinian state won’t end Arab-Israeli conflict
A Palestinian majority does not translate into a Palestinian state.
Healing my heart – one dog at a time
“The dogs were good again this week!” Those are the seven words I most look...
FARRAND: We’re sliding down the circle toward anarcho-nihilism
Of course, as is to be expected, each side of the political spectrum points fingers...
O’NEILL: Political right and left honor dubious heroes.
A frank and factual discussion is needed if the ravages of culture war are to...
CLANCY: We’ve looked at things from both sides now
The writer asserts the violence isn’t on both sides.
FARRAND: Trump’s failure of leadership was on display again
Sadly, though, the presidency no longer is the home of the bully pulpit; merely the...
O’NEILL: MSNBC has a political identity complex
The switch in party affiliations of many MSNBC hosts is somewhat shallow.
FARRAND: Incompetency front and center at Kennedy hearing
There was bi-partisan disbelief at Kennedy’s statements on vaccines, on his handling of the CDC,...
O’NEILL– Mr. President, America is already great
What scares the author about Trump is not only that he fails to recognize that...
FARRAND — Let’s use the word that fits: incompetency
Hello Downriver, Of all the things being written about the second Trump administration, the one...
Ken Morris: Does private equity belong in your retirement program?
Although our nation is not in a financial storm, experts are struggling to formulate an...
Downriver artists sought for annual juried art show
The Creative Art Society is once again calling on Downriver artists for its Fall Festival...
Bieniek: Don’t sign away your right to vote
Petitions are being circulated claiming to make voting easier. These are flat out lies.
O’NEILL: Democrats are still the home of organized labor
Writer -- 'Fain is dead wrong on his support for Trump's tariffs'
FARRAND: The dark internet changed a boy I once knew
As the years wore on, that creeping darkness enveloped a part of the man the...
Ken Morris: As the economic winds shift, should you be tariff-ied?
The fear is that higher costs will emerge when the dust settles. Right or wrong,...
Ken Morris: As investors get older, scammers get bolder
Everything was going just fine until the day he answered a phone call from an...
It’s time for a halt in the war on immigrants
Considering the contempt President Donald Trump holds for immigrants, who is he to criticize any...
Gen Z’ers are turning to AI for human connection
Of survey respondents, 83% say they can form a deep emotional bond with an AI-generated...
5 stories worth thinking about during the Dog Days
It was a mere two weeks ago that I wrote about attempts to dump radioactive...
O’NEILL: Animal Farm at 80 still relevant
The importance of Animal Farm cannot be overstated.
FARRAND — Bad news: Trump’s Tariff Tax invariably leads to stagflation
Here’s a new feature of my columns going forward: “A headline you might have missed.”...