Paul deLespinasse: Hamilton was wrong: Courts are not the least-dangerous branch
Americans should think carefully before supporting the special interests that would weaken our national government.
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Barbara Mezeske: Have political party labels lost their meaning?
We have to think critically, and choose people who will best serve the public, not their own narrow interests or personal grievances.
Tim Pennings: What’s in a name? A rose ...
Surely, words clearly have a power — even a life — of their own.
John Donnelly: An exploration of fascism
Please understand that how you vote in 2024 will help determine very quickly how long our American democracy will last.
Dan Van Ommen: The last, the least and the lost
The last, the least and the lost are an amalgamation of verses found in the book of Matthew in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. * The Last: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV) * The Least: “The king will reply,
Paul deLespinasse: Why should we think about politics?
Any method of learning to think and decide more wisely will be in your interest.
Barbara Mezeske: Who gets to be a patriot?
Real patriots see beyond the empty symbolism of lapel pins and red, white, and blue bunting.
John Donnelly: There is a foreign policy civil war in the Republican Party ... where is Bill Huizenga?
Bill Huizenga has clearly shown that he is not the leader we need.
Organize Ottawa: Ottawa County citizens-based initiatives instrumental in returning good governance
What happened in Ottawa County on Aug. 6 was historic.