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PULSE on Politics

Political Violence Wears a Suit

September 10, 2025. Today. The day Charlie Kirk—far-right political activist, champion of hate, and defender of a world ruled...

American Democracy Is Neither Free Nor Given

Nothing we have in this world has ever been handed down by those in power. Every right we stand on...

The Call Is Coming From Inside the House

For now, the Great Lakes Basin has held off the worst laws. But the rot is being protected. Throughout...

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Adventure

Beaver Island: Where the Night Still Lives!

There are only a handful of places left in the world where the night still knows how to be dark. I went to one. My...

Stay & Spend Local

Beaver Island’s St. James Campground

Close to the Water. Close to the Sky I came...

Beaver Island Retreat

More than just a canvas tent in the woods....

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Fat Matt’s BBQ

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PULSE Features

Featured Musical Artist

The Birth and Beat of Voortex Jazz and Blues Band

One of the most compelling things about jazz and blues when “done right” is the role of serendipity. While...

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