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.
Guest Opinion Submission
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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.
Letter to the Editor: President Trump’s threats to law, order
If President Trump can incite violent insurrection, pardon those convicted of violent attempts to disrupt a democratic electoral process, and be immune to the just consequences of breaking the law, we can no longer call our nation a Constitutional democracy.
Barbara Mezeske: It's time to resist
It’s OK to begin to resist with baby steps. It's not OK to roll over and play dead.
Letter to the Editor: Shock and awe
In these early days of Trump II, we must be vigilant and stand up to threats to our democratic institutions and processes.