Where is the moral outrage over our debt
A citizen speaker rails at mounting deficits and national debt approaching 23 trillion dollars. He blames presidents from Bush to Trump, denounces media coverage, cites tax avoidance by large corporations, and calls for a progressive flat tax with minimal deductions and greater tax burdens on the super rich. He argues Baby Boomers bore responsibility and contrasts debt with the Amazon River metaphor.
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Wealth Inequality and Budget Priorities in 2020
Community columnist contends wealth concentration harms most citizens. He cites The Week figures on billionaires owning as much as the poorest half and notes rising top shares since 2008. He urges tax reform, wiser defense spending, and fiscal balance for future generations. Henry Idema, Grand Haven, henry idema3 yahoo.com.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press ORMett Contining This Operation
A terse news item notes that continuing the current operation could result in a complete failure or breakdown, signaling risk to ongoing efforts and prompting concern from authorities regarding future steps and potential consequences.
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Where's the damn plan for Michigan roads
Progress Michigan deputy communications director Sam Inglot urges Republicans to act on a $2.5 billion plan to fix Michigan roads. He criticizes nine years of GOP control and calls for a constitutional protection of gas tax funds, arguing Whitmer's plan is needed to repair roads, schools, and water infrastructure.
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Why youth should look up to Huizenga
Dorian Thompson praises Congressman Bill Huizenga for assisting GVSU students and West Michigan youths. He recalls personal meetings, guidance on politics, internship help, cherry blossom princess escort, a leadership summit for high schoolers, and the congressman’s commitment to the district.
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What is a guest column at the Holland Sentinel
The Sentinel explains that unsigned editorials reflect the paper position while letters and cartoons show writers’ opinions. Letters up to 300 words, multiple authors allowed, no handwritten submissions. Guest columns 600 to 750 words require headshot, contact email, one submission per month, and likely tighter editing for AP style and print space.
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