Ryan exits as House speaker opens GOP succession scramble
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan, 48, announces he will not seek re election, ending a era defined by party fundraising strength and policy focus. His departure powers a scramble among Republicans led by Kevin McCarthy as they fear losses in the upcoming midterms and a shifting Trump era.
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Patrick Henry
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Crisis in journalism threatens democracy and local reporting
The piece argues journalism shortfalls erode democracy, citing water crises, layoffs, and regional gaps. It highlights declines in local reporting, rising trust issues, and polarization, urging a public service model like Report for America to expand field reporters and strengthen civic information. It notes leaders Steven Waldman and Charles Sennett of the GroundTruth Project.
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Letter to the Editor on May 8 special election costs
Randy Boettjer of Holland condemns the Holland Community Aquatic Center special election as a taxpayer expense. He questions the Authority’s budget and salaries, calls for disclosure, and urges voting against the measure until financial openness is achieved.
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