Sentinel Opinion Page Note About Editorial Stance
The Sentinel explains its editorials reflect the paper's position while all other columns letters and cartoons express individual views. Readers may write to columnists in care of The Sentinel at the Holland Michigan office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Community Forum
Call for permanent easing of state licensing hurdles for telemedicine
Sally C. Pipes argues that state medical licensing rules hinder telehealth across borders and rural care. She cites fees from $35 to $1,425, wait times up to nine months, and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, urging permanent reciprocity and COVID- era waivers to improve access nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
U.S
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Hawaii
New Jersey
District of Columbia
New York
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare
Medicaid
Chris Murphy
D-Conn
Roy Blunt
Committee On Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Getting off the Trump train and seeking better government
Barbara Mezeske argues readers must move beyond celebrity politics and entertainment in news coverage. She stresses that good government relies on boring, routine processes handled by non elected bureaucrats and scientists, not showy media moments or partisan hype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Fred
Dr. Fauci
Barbara Mezeske
Park Township
Bamezeske
Gmail
Thanking Educators Amid COVID-19 For Their Dedication
A generous Thanksgiving message honors educators front-line workers and parents balancing home work. It notes teachers’ love of learning and children, their adaptive shift to sanitizing social distancing and masks, and rapid mastery of new technology while facing virus fears.
How to Submit an Opinion to the Holland Sentinel
Instructions for submitting opinions include email or mail to the Holland Sentinel newsroom. Include name address and phone for verification. Letters must be under 300 words. longer pieces receive case by case consideration. Guest columns require 600 to 750 words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsroom
HollandSentinel.com
Eighth St
Holland MI
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland, MI
Sarah Leach
hhollandSentinel.com
Sally C. Pipes
Thomas W. Smith
Pacific Research Institute
Sallypipes