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What makes us happy in faith and life
Henry Idema of Grand Haven reflects on sources of happiness spanning Freud Time magazine and religious teaching. He argues fulfillment comes from love and service rather than wealth or appearance, citing Jesus parables and World Happiness data while urging acts of charity at St. John's soup line and Habitat for Humanity.
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Obama’s race talk harms dialogue and progress
Eugene Robinson argues that public discussion of race under President Obama often backfires. He cites incidents from Cambridge and Trayvon Martin to illustrate how offhand remarks raise controversy, while a single image of the first family can do more to advance perception of racial progress than speeches.
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Letters to the Editor on immigration reform and S 744
Kyle Schaap of Grand Rapids argues immigration reform is a bipartisan, common sense path addressing 11 to 12 million undocumented immigrants. He urges the House to act, warns against political backlash, and calls constituents to keep pressing for a just, workable system.
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