Sentinel Opinion Page Writers List unsigned editorials
Pete Esser Ben Beversluis and Jim Timmermann publish unsigned editorials and letters on the Sentinel Opinion Page. The page explains that unsigned pieces reflect The Sentinel's stance only in the editorial column while other columns and cartoons represent individual writers. Readers may address letters to the writers through The Sentinel.
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Verdict of sanity in Zimmerman case sparks debate
Charles Krauthammer argues the verdict followed a fair trial with full world exposure. He rejects racial bias claims, highlights Obama’s measured response, notes FBI found no racial animus, and questions federal hate crime pursuit while stressing the distinction between misjudgment and murder. The piece frames the case as tragedy, not crime.
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Trayvon Martin
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Holland moves to natural gas with new 114 MW plant
The Holland Board of Public Works selects a nine-acre site at Fairbanks Avenue and Fifth Street for a 114-megawatt gas powered plant set to begin generating in October 2016. The move away from coal marks a shift to natural gas, with district heating plans for downtown Holland and ongoing conservation efforts led by citizen task forces and partners like Schneider Electric.
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Online Reader Poll Questions Retirement Security Belief
An online reader poll asks if respondents feel prepared for a financially secure retirement. A new international poll suggests most believe China will replace the United States as the leading superpower, asking readers if they agree.
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Detroit bankruptcy signals a turning point in a long decline
Detroit’s decision to seek bankruptcy protection, authorized by Gov. Snyder and led by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, caps years of failed governance and systemic breakdown. The move aims to force hard choices on debts and assets, including city worker promises and the Detroit Institute of Arts, with a federal courtroom likely to define creditor claims and bankruptcy outcomes. The piece notes complex failures—from regional racial tensions to the automobile industry’s collapse and local corruption—driving the city to this juncture while acknowledging the potential for recovery through difficult, structural reform.
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