Letters to the Editor: Nuclear power, the state of the GOP and more
Local residents sound off on local, statewide, national issues.
Guest Opinion Submission
30 posts
Lynn Smith: The costliest betrayal of all
Like many of you, I watch in horror as Republican leaders bow before Trump while he bows before our adversary in Russia.
Doug Tjapkes: Politics? Christianity?
I suggest that all of us, conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats, take a deep breath.
Lynda King: The values we've lost along the way
Our community, our nation, and our world face enormous challenges. We won't solve them through judgment and division.
Letters to the Editor: Readers react to Trump, GOP
I am done with all the name-calling Last Monday, former Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock asserted that, as a woman, she was the best candidate to challenge “three witches that are right now ruling our state.” That got my attention. Why would a woman vying for a leadership position
Barbara Mezeske: What is going on?
Put the blame where it belongs — on the Republicans in Congress — who care more about staying in power, even if they are toothless, than they care about the nation.
Dale Wyngarden: Is DOGE a savior in efficiency or just more dead-weight bureaucracy?
We’re eager to see whether your Department of Government Efficiency really contributes to Great Again, or is simply more dead-weight bureaucracy bestowing a worthless title in appreciation for political contributions.
Josh Brugger: We stand shoulder to shoulder to right the ship in Ottawa County
While we’ve heard much about “mandates” from nationally elected leaders, the new majority in Ottawa County does have a mandate. It is to return Ottawa County to governance that’s competent, transparent, fiscally responsible and representative of all people in Ottawa County.
Rhonda Sider Edgington: I finally get it: A tribute to tribute bands
Now I see what tribute bands offer us — the chance to gather with other fans and celebrate our love of some great music together.