Living happily without religion and secular identity embrace
Ben Scott-Brandt, a Grand Valley State University intern, details his switch from faith to secular values and his role in interfaith dialogue. He recounts his daughter Eleanor’s T shirt slogan, notes rising nonreligious identification among youth, and invites readers to a Holland event on March 23 at 451 Columbia Ave to discuss secular life and interfaith perspectives.
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Quirky politicians shape America's political stage
Bill Atkinson traces a lineage from Jesse Ventura to Sarah Palin to Donald Trump and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, arguing that media savvy cartoons and initials fuel public fascination. The columnist contends quirks now drive dialogue on issues, media trends, and voter interest, forecasting more peculiar figures ahead.
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America
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John McCain
Donald Trump
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Letters mix national lands critique and school ADA plea
Readers address public policy on Roosevelt era land protections and a local school vote in Saugatuck. Jason Schilling urges support for public lands reform, while Jessica Guzman calls for a May 7 yes vote to make Saugatuck Public Schools ADA compliant citing Izzy’s needs.
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Trump
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Congress
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Saugatuck
Israel
Douglas
Izzy
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