Bill Dalton: The coming crisis? The courts are next
How long will this continue before Trump grows tired of America’s game of checks and balances and declares “checkmate”?
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Tim Pennings: The soul is a state of being
Am I a soul that inhabits my physical body, or am I a physical body from which a soul emerges?
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.
Another impeachment, already? Third time is the charm
Impeachment is a drastic measure, but it was put into the Constitution for a reason, and the third time could be the charm.
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.
Paul deLespinasse: Unwise parting shot from Biden
The Equal Rights Amendment is well-meant but a bad idea.