In an age when science and technology are seen as the key to a happy future, an eloquent cri de coeur has arisen challenging “the technological mentality.” Leon Wieseltier, literary editor of The New Republic, was speaking last month at convocation ceremonies at Brandeis University. “The machines to which we have become enslaved,” he said, […]

No, this lack of a Plan B does not refer to the “morning after” kerfuffle. It is now June 19, and the state budget has been in the governor’s hands for several days without his signature or veto. Gov. Paul LePage has until June 25 to sign or veto the budget that was sent to […]

To the Editor: In his guest column “Obamacare will crush middle class” (June 14, Page A14), Edward Tharp tells us many people could see their insurance premiums increase five times what they’re paying now. If that claim seems incredible, it literally is. First, the report quoted is the majority (Republican) report of the House Energy […]

To the Editor: I have some comments concerning security, freedoms and privacy. U.S. Sen. John McCain recently said: “Obviously, if they are trying to track bad people, then I think there’s legitimacy to it (phone recording), but is there sufficient oversight?” I say that there is most likely not such sufficient oversight — at least […]