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The Subterranean: ‘Star Wars’ space opera has nostalgia
A Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi **** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...…
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Guest column: The false narrative about DACA issue
by Jeff Smith, Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy On Friday, young immigrants, who have been the beneficiaries of the DACA ("Dreamers") program, held a rally/action in downtown Grand Rapids.…
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One Small Voice: The tale of the ogre vs. the Dreamers
I have an idea for a modern fairy tale. I have all the key elements. A downtrodden people, hoping to escape destitution, violence and oppression. A shining kingdom with a…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: There exist some misunderstandings
"I report what I see and hear... and sometimes on I comment on it." — Me, David T. Young Apparently the time is long past overdue for me to explain…
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Army Bob: What about about states’ rights vs. federal laws?
One of my favorite statements is, “Beware of what you wish for, you may get it.” The folks who opened this Pandora’s box are mostly (but not exclusively) liberal, on…
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Basura: Back to Florida to visit gators, birds, dead fish
“Hope is the thing with feathers.” — Emily Dickinson I’m sure my loyal readers – both of them – remember fondly my description of kayaking at Myakka State Park, about…
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Ranger Rick: Take the minimum wage or welfare?
There is no argument that the need for beginning level of work should be available to Americans everywhere in the country. For anyone needing and wanting a job, it should…
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Army Bob: It’s time to bring back emergency planning
Hawaii receives an alert that an ICBM that may be nuclear capable was on its way to the Islands, and “this is no drill” was a part of the alert.…
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The Subterranean: ‘The Shape of Water’ is a love story
A review of The Shape of Water ****1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow My favorite film of 2017, but unlike my best picture choice…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Allegan, like Barry, ‘annoints’ leaders
Recent political developments in Allegan County have promoted some unpleasant memories from my old stomping grounds of Barry County. The three-pronged attack on fairness and open government involving "retiring" Circuit…