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Infamia and immigration policy echo Godfather dialogue
Marcia Meoli argues that U S border detention practices under the Trump era resemble the movie’s infamia notion, citing family separations, overcrowded centers, poor conditions, insults on social media, and calls to deny asylum. She links these actions to rhetoric about migrants and raises concerns about human rights and national character.
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We The People Versus Five Justices On Gerrymandering
Mark de Roo argues that the June 27 Supreme Court ruling abdicated checks and balances by upholding gerrymandering. He cites five justices Roberts Kavanaugh Thomas Alito and Gorsuch as casting aside rational voting protections and warns of enduring partisan divides. He advocates independent redistricting commissions like Michigan’s and urges citizens to protect voting integrity for future generations.
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Optimists host fishing event honors 91 veterans in Holland
The Michigan Fishing Club and Optimist Club of Holland held the annual Fishing with Veterans on Saturday July 13, using 36 boats to ferry 91 veterans on Lake Michigan. A flag lined channel greeted the veterans with support from VanAndel Security and local volunteers. After boats returned to Lake Macatawa marinas a lunch followed. veterans may contact Traci Conner or visit fishingwithveterans.org for future events.
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