Rejecting the ‘New’ Kwanzaa Stamp: Resisting Redefinition and Reductive Renditions

Rejecting the ‘New’ Kwanzaa Stamp: Resisting Redefinition and Reductive Renditions

By Dr. Maulana R. Karenga The appreciation and preservation of the integrity, beauty and expansive meaning of Kwanzaa are rooted in the hearts, minds and practice of African people. It is they who must and do uphold and defend its integrity, recognize and reaffirm its beauty and constantly seek to understand and share its expansive […]

The National Split

The National Split

THE BOB FRANKEN COLUMN By Bob Franken — There’s an interesting debate going on among some liberals, some “Never Trump” holdouts and even some other conservatives. It is a really fundamental question: Can they be personal friends with supporters of Donald Trump? They have decided that Trump stands for bigotry, misogyny and cruelty toward the […]

Editorial: Social Media Cowards attack Gabby Douglas

Editorial: Social Media Cowards attack Gabby Douglas

The charge against Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is another example of how social media has reared it’s ugly head. The alleged offense is that she disrespected the Flag and National Anthem by not placing her hand over her heart. This is utter non-sense! Here is a 20 year old young lady that has represented […]

Sick Humor

Sick Humor

By Bob Franken Sick Humor — To be honest, I never realized that Mike Pence had such a wild sense of humor. I pegged him as more the “earnest” extremist, not such a kidder. Well, the laugh’s on me. Surely Pence was joking when he complained to conservative radio interviewer Hugh Hewitt about “name-calling.” The […]

Trump’s Road Still Open

Trump’s Road Still Open

By Patrick J. Buchanan At stake in 2016 is the White House, the Supreme Court, the Senate and, possibly, control of the House of Representatives. Hence, Republicans have a decision to make. Will they set aside political and personal feuds and come together to win in November, after which they can fight over the future […]

Editorial: Failed attempt at a “High Tech Lynching”

Editorial:  Failed attempt at a “High Tech Lynching”

A statement by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, recently came to mind when I(along with my business the Muskegon Tribune) was viciously and unfairly attacked by Terry Sabo and his rogue staff and racist supporters including, William Synder, Jason Colella, Karyn Kraus Moulatsiotis, Zak Anderson(who later apologized) and others. Justice Thomas said the following: “This […]

Why do I want to be Sheriff?

Why do I want to be Sheriff?

By Ronald “Lee” Grasmeyer I plan to run for several reasons, the first being that I believe we’re ready for a change in leadership. I also firmly believe in the Sheriff’s responsibility to enforce laws and oversee the administration of county tax dollars and personnel. As a small business owner with law enforcement and military […]

Philadelphia Vs. Cleveland: Divided We Stand

Philadelphia Vs. Cleveland: Divided We Stand

Wednesday was the best night of Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Joe Biden, Tim Kaine and Barack Obama testified to her greatness and goodness and readiness to be president. And all saw in the Republican Convention in Cleveland a festival of darkness and dystopia. Nor is this unusual. For, as the saying goes, the ins “point with […]

Commentary: Founded On Freedom

Commentary: Founded On Freedom

By Tammy Derouin The United States was founded on freedom; the belief that man should live free. We the people are not subjects or the property of the state. A system of government, of the people, by the people and for the people was created by our founding fathers. The law would no longer be […]

Cruz was right not to endorse Trump

Cruz was right not to endorse Trump

Donald Trump insulted Ted Cruz’s wife by sending out an unflattering photo of her over twitter. A twitter account that has millions of followers. Trump also implied that Cruz’s father was involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Of course, in true Trump fashion he presented no evidence. During last week’s GOP convention […]