November 16, 2024

The New Citizens Press

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Op-Ed

Do you have an opinion? 7-20

Rina Risper02 mins

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
**Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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As I See It? 7-20

Rina Risper015 mins

   Although I was a Republican State Representative I have decided to become a member of the Democratic Party.  My journey to change my political party was interesting and full of challenges as I grew to question my original positions.  I was brought up in a solid West Michigan Republican household. Over time I was drawn to Republican Congressman Jack Kemp’s  focus on ensuring that economic growth includes groups who had previously been left behind.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 7-18

Rina Risper06 mins

Off to school again for the 1st and 2nd grade children in the Risper household.  I think that summer dragged on this year and I was starting to feel it in my bones.  Labor Day marks less labor for me. It seems like I work harder in the summer.  I think that children get lazy and restless.  They stay up late and if you have the leisure, you don’t have to worry about them getting up to do anything.  Early morning cartoons and late night features become a major part of their lives and then Labor Day hits.

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Do you have an opinion? 7-17

Rina Risper04 mins

We featured a two part story about Melik in our August 17, 2008 – August 30, 2008 edition and our August 31, 2008 – September 13, 2008 edition.  He received this response from a woman whose husband had a stroke.  To read “One Man’s Stroke” log on to www.tncp.net.

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Do you have an opinion? 7-16

Rina Risper01 mins

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
**Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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Excuse Me 7-16

Rina Risper03 mins

We’re having a symposium and we would love to see you there. Bethlehem Temple is a beautiful church and has welcomed many people from all walks of life.  It’s close to the highway and the CATA bus line so it will be easy for people to get there.

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Nu Poetry 7-16

Rina Risper01 mins

Black Diaspora By Ruby Richardson

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Teen Talk 7-15

Rina Risper05 mins

The week of July 14, 2008, I had the honor of attending the Civitan sponsored Youth Leadership and Diversity Conference at Hillsdale College in southern Michigan.

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Do you have an opinion? 7-15

Rina Risper01 mins

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
**Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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Excuse me, are you Listening? 7-15

Rina Risper05 mins

I felt very special covering my first Presidential rally.  Barack Obama spoke on August 4th (Obama’s birthday) at the Lansing Center.  I was up early and excited about the opportunity.  I was so comfortable and nervous at the same time.

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