Trump critics cite limits on power and a town citation
A letter to the editor denounces President Trump as power hungry while praising checks and balances. It questions his treatment of federal workers over the border wall and criticizes local enforcement actions against Michael Ransbottom for signs urging impeachment. The piece ends with reference to a Supreme Court case.
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Michael Ransbottom
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Ransbottom
Supreme Court
Community columnist defends free speech in Michigan politics
Reed v Gilbert and Laduer Gilleo cited as rights to display political yard signs. The piece criticizes Michigan officials Mary Whiteford Daniela Garcia Roger Victory Jim Lilly Tonya Schullmaker and governor Rick Snyder for blocking voter initiatives on minimum wage to 12 per hour by 2022 and worker sick leave. Ray Buursma of Holland invites reader correspondence at writetoraybuursma gmail com.
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Mary Whiteford
Daniela Garcia
Roger Victory
Jim Lilly
Tonya Schullmaker
Rick Snyder
Whiteford
Garcia
Victory
Lily
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Why is mental illness on the rise and what can help
A wide range of studies show rising mental illness especially among youth and children due to factors like screens, social media, family stress, and exposure to violence. Solutions emphasize education, supportive conversations, and seeking professional treatment with resources at benice.org take-the-pledge. Jeff Elhart, Playground Director II, Elhart Automotive Campus in Holland.
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Benice.org
Jeff Elhart
Elhart Automotive
Holland
Benice
Elhart.com
Michigan eyes A F school grading as debate grows
The Detroit News editorial questions the Michigan Department of Education plan to implement a letter grade system for schools after Gov. Snyder signed a bill. It notes past dashboards, federal guidelines, and concerns from Interim Superintendent Sheila Alles while speculating on possible federal involvement and political pressure.
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Rick Snyder
MDE
Dana Nessel
U.S. Department of Education
Sheila Alles
U.S. Education
Betsy DeVos
Michigan
Alles
Brian Whiston
Whiston
State Board of Education
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