Losing with integrity in a baccalaureate address
A speaker recalls delivering a blunt baccalaureate address at Hanover College about losing with integrity. He notes the need to serve others, tell the truth, and live with compassion, contrasting winning with a life of purpose. He about returning to this stance after observing Democratic candidate Rob Davidson’s defeat and the value of honesty in politics. Douglas Browner, now retired in Holland, Michigan, is mentioned.
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Trump gets an A for effort, supporters argue
Ann McFeatters notes critics argue Trump is unchanged after two years, citing pay freezes for federal workers and a costly, notional border wall. The column accuses him of deceit, avarice, and mismanagement while praising his America First stance and personal notoriety.
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