Portraits and attitudes on mass shootings and society
The piece discusses the mass murder pattern in Maryland, noting the high frequency of male perpetrators and questioning media focus on killers. It links violence to societal factors including mental illness, hospital closures, community mental health, and religious isolation influencing public responses and policy.
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Grand Rapids
Guiding Light Mission
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Community columnist warns of culture and policy gaps in violence prevention
Grand Haven resident Henry Idema argues in a community column that gun access, mental health funding, and moral teaching are inadequately addressed. He laments political incentives, media influence, and societal violence while urging deeper mental health investment and critique of sin and evil in culture. He notes the need for action beyond talk.
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Congress
Another View on Trump’s Pick for Supreme Court
A brief analysis argues that the main reason Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh was his stance on federal regulation. The piece notes deregulation as a core theme and discusses potential impacts on future Supreme Court rulings and agency power.
Michigan Republicans back 1.6B harbor dredging funding bill
Letter writers discuss Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund use for West Michigan dredging and repairs amid domestic political critique. They credit Rep. Bill Huizenga with securing funding while urging action in Washington. The letters also include a poetical critique and a separate defense of factual accuracy in public discourse.
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Soo Locks
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Soo
Bill Huizenga
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Local lawmakers contact list with phone and emails
A dense roll of representatives and senators at federal and state levels, including U S Senator Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters, U S Representatives Fred Upton and Bill Huizenga, and Michigan State Senators Meekhof Schuitmaker Garcia, plus State Rep Jim Lilly and Mary Whiteford, with phone numbers and web contacts.
How to Submit Opinions to The Sentinel letters
The Sentinel explains how to submit opinions via newsroom email or mail to 54 W. Eighth St Holland MI 49423. Include name address and phone for verification. Handwritten letters not accepted. Letters have max 300 words. guest columns must be 600 to 750 words. The paper may edit for clarity AP style and space.
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