Our Views
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Editorial: Airport should give vets prominent recognition
The issue: Cherry Capital relegates veterans sign to luggage area. Our view: Either do it right or not at all.
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Editorial: Obama must set tone for IRS, Justice Dept.
The issue: IRS, Justice Department have much to answer for. Our view: Leadership begins and ends with President Obama.
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Editorial: TBAISD hoards money as schools struggle
The issue: TBAISD’s millions. Our view: Big changes needed.
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Editorial: Food trucks will help build reputation
The issue: Traverse City OKs food trucks. Our view: New choices will enhance city’s reputation as a foodie haven.
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Cheers: 05/13/2013
To the Northwestern Michigan Colleges Associate Degree in Nursing Program for celebrating its 50th anniversary. The first graduates of the program were recognized at a reception and dinner.
Continued ... - Sunday, May 12, 2013
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Editorial: TCAPS bond requests reflect voter feedback
After a $100 million bond issue took a beating at the polls in November, the Traverse City Area Public Schools board of education gave itself a homework assignment:
Continued ... - Friday, May 10, 2013
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Editorial: Tax debate will decide winners, losers
The issue: Lansing, Washington consider online sales taxes. Our view: There may be winners, but consumers will pay.
Continued ... - Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Editorial: EPA gives Badger a pass to pollute Lake Mich.
The issue: The SS Badger is sailing again. Our view: No way should the EPA allow this pollution to continue.
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Editorial: NRA president ready to fight
Anyone who perhaps hoped new leadership at the National Rifle Association would bring a chance for dialogue on the gun issue should think again.
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Editorial: State obliged to provide criminal defense for indigent
They are ugly statistics that paint a picture of a state heading down an unsustainable — and unjust — path.
Continued ... - Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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Editorial: Congress must better defend military women
The issue: Military brass may lose right to reverse convictions. Our view: It’s the right and ethical thing to do.
Continued ... - Monday, May 6, 2013
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Cheers: 05/06/2013
To four area high schools — Traverse City West Senior High School, Leland Public School, Traverse City Central High School and Benzie Central High School — which ranked among the top public high schools in Michigan, according to nationwide rankings.
Continued ... - Sunday, May 5, 2013
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Editorial: Cherry Capital wise to use reserves for project
For years, those who fly in and out of Cherry Capital Airport have been complaining about high air fares.
Continued ... - Friday, May 3, 2013
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Editorial: Drop-off boxes getting pills off streets
Drop boxes that give residents a place to get rid of outdated or unneeded prescription drugs have proven their worth in just a few months.
Continued ... - Thursday, May 2, 2013
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Editorial: Peninsula must untangle zoning maze
The issue: Old Mission zoning growing more complex. Our view: Simpler way to navigate rules is a must.
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Editorial: Path along Boardman could be link to downtown
The issue: City wants to upgrade Boardman River path. Our view: With pedestrian bridge, it could be new link to Warehouse District.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Editorial: Fireworks-weary should put onus on Legislature
The issue: Some Leelanau residents want fireworks curbed. Our view: The best way is to change state law.
Continued ... - Monday, April 29, 2013
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Cheers: 04/29/2013
To The Goodwill Inn homeless shelter, which as of May 1 will offer ready-made meals to those unable to afford food.
Continued ... - Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Editorial: Don't let threatening behavior derail democracy
An ugly incident occurred in the Record-Eagle’s lobby last week, an intimidation effort carried out against one of the newspaper’s writers by a Leelanau County commissioner’s husband.
Continued ... - Friday, April 26, 2013
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Editorial: NMC adopts dangerous policy to curb free speech
The issue: NMC adopts ‘Campus Expression’ policy. Our view: It’s a direct assault on free speech.
Continued ... - Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Editorial: New library would boost Kalkaska
The issue: Kalkaska County wants a new library. Our view: 70-year-old building can no longer serve the community.
Continued ... - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Editorial: Starting small a smart solution
After at least one failed start, Traverse City has finally found a place to try out an idea that has been percolating for a couple years now - allowing homeowners in one neighborhood to create small, self-contained apartments inside their home or garage.
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Editorial: Deal between county, Cherryland makes sense
The old “win-win” thing is so tired it hardly has meaning any more. But the deal between Grand Traverse County and the Cherryland Humane Society qualifies.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Editorial: Answers before ending no-fault insurance
The issue: Snyder, lawmakers want to end state’s no-fault insurance. Our view: Many questions must be asked, answered first.
Continued ... - Monday, April 22, 2013
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Cheers: 04/22/2013
- To Cantus, the top group of Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir, which took home a grand prize in New York City. Cantus earned a gold medal for its performance at the Festival Competition at the College of Staten Island. The group also w
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Editorial: Airport should give vets prominent recognition
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