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August 26, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

For decades, college has been — and continues to be — the most reliable path...

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Letters to the Editor: El-Sayud backs failing policies

August 25, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

Michigan Democrat Senate Abdul El-Sayud stated on "Meet the Press" on Aug. 9, that his...

FOUTS: AI, DTE and elections continue to be problems to be solved

August 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

In the last two weeks, political polls in both Michigan and Wisconsin have been woefully...

Macomb L'Anse Creuse North senior MAson Raymond makes this pass during a drill Monday at L'Anse Creuse North as part of the first day of official practices of fall prep sports for the 2026-27 school year. (DAN STICKRADT -- MediaNews Group)

Optimism never higher than the first week of fall prep sports

By Dan Stickradt

August 11, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Optimism never higher than the first week of the fall prep sports season

A MacBook Neo sits on display during an Apple unveil event.

Adapters, monitors, mouse: Key gear to go with your MacBook Neo

By Julio Ojeda Zapata

August 10, 2026 at 8:44 a.m.

Boost your desk productivity with external monitors, or go on the road with a stand,...

Column: Primary election review, healthy eating habits and tips

August 9, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Strong suggestion to the U.S. Health Department, under RFK Jr., that his department should insist...

Column: Metro Detroit’s auto theft crisis demands more than reassurance

August 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Metro Detroit has long been known as the Motor City, a place where the automobile...

Column: Primary election and food safety are issues in the forefront

August 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Primary election and food safety are issues in the forefront

Letters to the Ediotr: Cal Thomas has wrong view of American culture

July 31, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

In his July 2nd column “1776 vs. 2026,” Cal Thomas said, “Two hundred and 50...

Column: What to be done about wildfire smoke

July 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The future is up to all of you not just a few! We must remain...

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan, has several lakes, including Deer Lake shown here. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

Column: Roads, docks, and trails keep Michigan’s outdoor economy moving

July 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

At dusk, an RV parked near a Michigan lakeshore can tell the story of a...

A look at northbounc I-75 at the Mackinac Bridge, on which just two lanes were open. While the northbound lanes are repaved, motorists have just one lane in each direction in the southbound side. (Stephen Frye / MediaNews Group)

Ken Morris: One new project. A multitude of opportunities.

By Ken Morris

July 24, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Locally, the Mackinac Bridge is just one of the modern marvels that has helped make...

Column: Data centers and city improvements and meetings on the mind

July 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Data centers and city improvements and importance of meetings

Letters to the Editor: Let’s put public safety first in Warren

July 13, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

In response to The Macomb Daily’s July 7 article, “Warren residents express support, privacy concerns...

FOUTS: Nobel Peace Prize, DTE and city office appointments at the forefront

July 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

However, there is a need for the city to have a City Attorney appointed now!...

Column: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding disparities and moving toward action

By Andrea Rodgers

July 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The month of July is recognized as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. Originally established in...

Column: 1776 vs. 2026

July 2, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Two hundred and 50 years ago, self-evident truths meant something. Today, for some, things appear...

FOUTS: DTE, Trump, SCOTUS and ghost guns among current issues

July 2, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

Firing based upon "just cause" is no longer necessary! Some agencies had been protected from...

A man waves an Iranian flag in front of a billboard showing Trump's lips shown shut.

FOUTS: Iran memorandum of understanding raises concerns

June 28, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

This week President Trump proudly proclaimed that the war is over. Trump said we were...

Guest column: Hidden dangers of social media

June 27, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

Social media also plays a significant role in the dissension and discord that can divide...

Column: The anti-socialists strike back

June 26, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Those of a certain age – meaning roughly 65 or older – will recall the...

Column: And now a word from the other side

June 24, 2026 at 9:38 a.m.

President Trump and Vice President Vance spent most of last week trying to convince Americans...

Letters to the Editor 8-24-16: Detroit Dems and Trump the savior

Letters to the editor 6-21: Farm bill, SMART millage

June 21, 2026 at 10:07 a.m.

Readers share their views.

FOUTS: Strong support for more local control over fireworks

June 21, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.

Often, those advocating for fireworks are the loudest voices, but the silent majority wishes to...

Demonstrators sit outside The Kennedy Center on June 13 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis - Getty Images

Column: Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

June 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

In what could be a metaphor for things to come, workers removed President Trump’s name...

FOUTS: Flag Day and 250th birthday celebration

June 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The 250th birthday is about how with the help of brave patriots we fought to...

Letters to the editor 6-12: SCOTUS misrepresentation and surrogacy-for-profit

June 14, 2026 at 9:57 a.m.

Readers share their views.

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GORE: Do police still deserve our trust?

June 12, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

Police departments across the country have developed a damaged reputation because of corruption, bias, and...

Scott Pelley attends CBS 2013 Upfront Presentation at The Tent at Lincoln Center on May 15, 2013 in New York City. Ben Gabbe - Getty Images, file

Column: The ‘60 Minutes’ controversy

June 11, 2026 at 11:52 a.m.

The late broadcast journalist David Brinkley once observed: “Objectivity is impossible to normal human behavior....

LEPINE: Michigan made a promise to direct care workers. It’s time to keep it.

June 10, 2026 at 6:28 a.m.

Michigan has mandated that direct care workers be paid $17.13 per hour as of January...

FOUTS: Primary wins, CBS, churches in local communities and more

June 7, 2026 at 12:13 p.m.

James Fouts speaks on Trump endorsements, moratoriums in Warren, church closings and more

Letters to the Editor 6-7: Rabbit cruelty, letter rebuttal and data centers

June 7, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.

Macomb Daily readers share their views.

Guest column: Small businesses need digital tools to compete, grow

June 4, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Trends move quickly. Customers often discover products online before they ever make a purchase. Large...

Column: Will this be the unhappy American birthday?

June 4, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

In one month, the United States will observe its 250th birthday. It is shaping up...

The Michigan House of Representatives is shown in a 2025 session. (FILE PHOTO)

FARRAND: Michigan House GOP half right with approval of tax cut legislation

By Craig Farrand

June 3, 2026 at 7:13 a.m.

The proposed legislation means cutting taxes over there and raising taxes over here — as...

Letters to the Editor 5-31: Bad headline, economic distress

May 31, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Readers share their views.

FOUTS: Growing senior population demands action

May 31, 2026 at 7:16 a.m.

Macomb County has the fastest growing senior population (age 65+). Warren and Macomb Township are...

GORE: Mental well-being deserves better understanding

May 30, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

These challenges may arise from heredity, trauma, substance misuse, or other life experiences. When left...

Column: Hey, America: Stop complaining

May 27, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

Whatever the outcome of the “deal, or no deal” scenario with Iran, the public attitude...

FOUTS: Memorial Day honors and other reflections

May 23, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

In Warren we are lucky to have Kutchey's Fresh Outdoor Market which celebrates their 70th...

Column: Being wrong means never having to say ‘sorry’

May 21, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.

It’s so easy and comfortable being a liberal. You never have to admit you’re wrong...

Letters to the Editor 5-15: Support of Trump, GOP fiscal spin

May 17, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

President charting the right course Last Sunday Warren Mayor Jim Fouts used his weekly column...

The MV Hondius cruise ship is anchored at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

FOUTS: Goats, hantavirus and elections all issues in the forefront

May 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

I strongly oppose a proposal to slash benefits and end support for as many as...

GORE: Generation X’d — Examining the challenges facing today’s youth

May 16, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

The decline in youth engagement began when schools, recreational centers, and libraries were closed throughout...

Guest column: Michigan leads the way in recognizing Chaldean American Month

May 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With the signing of House Bill 4303, May is now officially recognized as Chaldean American...

Column: Feeding the government pig

May 15, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

It’s the time when Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) releases its annual “Congressional Pig Book...

FOUTS: Is war with Iran worth it for the average American family and even the president?

May 10, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

The voices of America like those of you reading this editorial will help determine whether...

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Mouradjian: Eastpointe’s continued failure to do right by animals

May 9, 2026 at 8:44 a.m.

Animal control, along with all of Eastpointe's elected or appointed officials, have a duty to...

Column: Who is monitoring the debt?

May 6, 2026 at 6:01 a.m.

People of a certain age will recall a lyric from the Tennessee Ernie Ford song...

Column: Without stigma, mental health care becomes simply health care

By Carol Zuniga

May 4, 2026 at 6:01 a.m.

Each May across the U.S., we observe Mental Health Awareness Month to educate the public,...

GORE: Panhandling and vagrancy are complex issues

May 3, 2026 at 8:20 a.m.

While some individuals begging outside freeway exits or local supermarkets genuinely need immediate help, the...

FOUTS: How do we heal this great divide?

May 3, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

This issue is not an easy one to solve, but it starts with a key...

Guest column: Here’s a real path to ending the war with Iran

May 1, 2026 at 6:01 a.m.

With initial peace talks failing and President Trump imposing a blockade on Iranian ports, the...

Donald Trump holds a Playboy magazine and gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia.

FOUTS: The Great Divide — Foreign policy favoring former enemies and opposing current friends

April 26, 2026 at 7:02 a.m.

Democrats and Republicans differ over which countries we support, which ones we oppose, and how...

Column: A ‘Historic’ ESG crackdown that changes little

April 23, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Vanguard, one of the country’s largest asset management firms, has settled a lawsuit brought by...

US President George W. Bush (L) waves with comedian Steve Bridges, who is impersonating him, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, April 29, 2006, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. Mandel NGAN - AFP/Getty Images

Column: Trump at the correspondents’ dinner

April 23, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is usually a predictable affair. Journalists and celebrities gather to...

Column: AI giving young people a shot at the American dream

April 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Graduation season is fast approaching, and for U.S. workers, especially young people and new college...

Letters to The Editor: Expanding the National Firefighter Registry Participation to better reflect cancer risk

April 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

For countless civilian and military personnel in Michigan, firefighting transcends the conventional duties of battling...

FOUTS: A divided nation, how can we get along to prevent a civil war?

April 19, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

In the past, both Democrats and particularly Republicans, were united on funding and supporting our...

GORE: The pessimism of charity work

April 18, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

Many entertainers, musicians, and sports figures seem to genuinely support schools, hospitals, and the less...

Column: Don’t let AI get away without helping you: Iterate

April 16, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

I haven’t had a good relationship with the Age of Computing. I don’t understand computers,...

FOUTS: Steering drones in the right direction

April 12, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.

Currently, the state of Michigan does not have a comprehensive state registry law to deal...

OPINION: Eastpointe’s recklessness fails to protect rabbits

April 10, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

Sec 8-4(C)(1)(2)&(3) of the dog ordinance is grossly inadequate in protecting rabbits. Domestic rabbits do...

NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on April 1, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The 10-day mission will take NASA astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover and Mission Specialist Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen around the moon and back. The astronauts are supposed to fly 230,000 miles out into space, the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Chip Somodevilla - Getty Images

Column: What do Artemis II and socialism have in common?

April 10, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Watching the enthusiasm, especially among people younger than me, over the Artemis II mission around...

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Letters to the Editor 4-5: Tariffs, May 5 vote and new pastime

April 5, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Macomb Daily readers share their views.

FOUTS: Trump in 2028, Perry vs. James and Macomb officeholders all intriguing

April 5, 2026 at 10:53 a.m.

Former Mayor of Warren shares thoughts on national, state and county issues

GORE: The consequences of trusting fast food

April 4, 2026 at 6:33 a.m.

An essential concern is whether companies invest in adequate training for new hires and if...

Law enforcement vehicles are seen parked outside Temple Israel guarding the scene in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 13, after a person identified as Ayman Ghazali drove a vehicle into the building. A 41-year-old man was killed on March 12 after ramming his pickup truck into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, causing a blaze and triggering a huge police response. JEFF KOWALSKY - AFP via Getty Images

Column: Debunking the lone wolf ‘myth’

April 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Since the 9/11 terrorist attack in 2001, government officials have said their greatest fear is...

FOUTS: Necessary Warren infrastructure updates require cooperation

By Jim Fouts

March 29, 2026 at 8:22 a.m.

A spill would have likely required assistance from the County of Macomb, the State of...

Former Warren mayor’s column to debut Sunday

March 28, 2026 at 12:07 p.m.

The longtime Warren resident served as a city councilman and mayor.

Guest opinion: Service industry provides more than a career

March 28, 2026 at 8:02 a.m.

The longtime service industry veteran says her field gave her more than a career, it...

Guest column: Improving clearance rates for violent crime will make Michigan safer

March 25, 2026 at 6:01 a.m.

One summer night at her Detroit home, Leslie Hollins awoke to a strange noise coming...

Guest column: The AFFF Filing deadline closed — but most Michigan firefighters remain unrepresented

March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Countless firefighters in Michigan—and across the country—have spent decades handling a chemical-laden firefighting foam without...

Letters to the Editor: SAVE Act, tariff penalties

March 22, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

Readers share their views.

GORE: The road to becoming the next business mogul

March 21, 2026 at 8:59 a.m.

Hustling, in contrast to traditional business, involves obtaining financial stability through questionable methods—such as lying,...

Letters to the Editor 3-8: Gun laws and illegal immigration

March 8, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

Readers share their views.

FORLINI: Setting the record straight on voter file integrity in Michigan

March 8, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Protecting privacy means following lawful procedures, not shielding data errors from scrutiny. And protecting public...

GORE: Bullying: The growing crisis in the school system