Irrational resistance in Holland sparks political clash
A local column condemns what it calls irrational resistance by the left, accusing critics of Trump Derangement Syndrome and noting disputes over a Reclaiming Jesus ad and the prayer breakfast. It defends Mayor Nancy DeBoer and argues ICE and border enforcement are misunderstood by opponents.
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Roe v. Jade
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My Take On Years Of Controversy And Policy Shifts
The speaker cites 2014 as a year of recorded images of children in cages and claims ICE saved over 900 kids from trafficking while blocking drugs. They condemn family separations, praise a religious freedom summit led by Pompeo Pence and Brownback, defend Judge Kavanaugh, critique Roe v Wade, and rebuke the so called resistance while praising the economy and trade deals.
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Pence
Sam Brownback
U.S. Supreme Court
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Roe v. Wade
North Korea
Iran
Don Wickstra runs for 26th District Senate on service record
Letter praises Don Wickstra as a longtime community servant and businessman Dentist Don volunteers weekly at Holland Hospital helps those in need and has made nearly two dozen international dental mission trips He is described as a father and grandfather and as an active nonprofit board member including Lakeshore Pregnancy Center The author endorses him as the most qualified candidate to build a better Michigan.
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Lakeshore Pregnancy Center
Michigan
Ottawa County
Phil Kuyers
Phil
Commission
West Michigan
Circuit Court
Probate Court
Allegan County
Vote for John James for U S Senate
A brief endorsement urging voters to back John James in the August primary for U S Senate. The piece notes his combat service as an Army officer and Apache helicopter pilot in Iraq, West Point education, veteran status, business ownership, pro life stance, and Right to Life endorsement.
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Letters deadline for primary election notices in August
Election letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 to ensure publication before the election. Late letters will run as space allows. A reader urges support for John James, praising his business background, stance on jobs, support from Bill Huizenga, and alignment with conservative priorities including Right to Life.
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High court ruling eyed in districting case remains pending
Michigan Supreme Court hears a challenge by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and others seeking to remove Proposal 2, the Independent Redistricting Commission, from the November ballot. Justices prepare a ruling by July end amid questions of conflict of interest over donor ties.
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Do you support a bond for Holland Aquatic Center expansion
Online reader poll asks readers if they back a new bond proposal to expand the Holland Aquatic Center. Readers are directed to vote via Facebook or X accounts from Holland Sentinel News.
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The Sentinel states unsigned editorials reflect the paper, while other columns express writers’ opinions. Submissions can be sent to newsroom HollandSentinel.com or mailed to Opinions at 54 W. Eighth St. Holland MI 49423. Include name, address and phone for verification. Letters to editor cap at 300 words. longer pieces handled case by case. Guest columns must be a minimum of.
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