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Biography

I was a state prosecutor outside of Detroit for three years and a federal prosecutor, in Detroit and Los Angeles, for 25 years. For two years I represented indigent defendants in federal court.

Content

Total articles 222

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  Another person I love has died. I've developed a horrible fear of death. | Opinion

  By Michael J. Stern

  Apr. 11, 2025

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  I'm an atheist, but Israel-Hamas war has pulled me closer to my Jewish roots

  By Michael J. Stern

  Dec. 14, 2023

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  Quit saying Tuesday was good for Democrats

  By Michael J. Stern

  Nov. 12, 2022

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USA Today

USA TODAY is a prominent American daily newspaper and multi-platform news organization, established on September 14, 1982, by Al Neuharth under Gannett Co. Based in McLean, Virginia, its mission is to foster national dialogue through accessible and visually engaging storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The flagship print newspaper, launched in 1982, quickly gained popularity, exceeding 1 million copies in circulation by 1983. USA TODAY also offers a robust digital platform, USATODAY.com, which provides continuous updates on news, sports, finance, and lifestyle, along with interactive content and reader engagement features. The organization has successfully expanded into mobile applications, achieving over 18 million downloads, and offers breaking news alerts and specialized newsletters. USA TODAY collaborates with institutions like Harvard School of Public Health and Gallup for national surveys, covering a wide range of topics. With a diverse audience, USA TODAY serves middle-market readers through its print and digital offerings, attracting millions of unique visitors monthly and providing valuable advertising opportunities across its platforms.