On Feb. 11, 2015, my world came crashing down around me in a most horrific manner. I received a phone call that no loved one wants to get. My vibrant, energetic 92-year-old mother was in a crosswalk in Falmouth when she was hit by a car. Less than 12 hours later, she died from her […]

America lurches toward Mordor. Frodo and Sam can’t help us now. We must help ourselves and each other to create a Truly Global Shire – diverse, mindful and kind. Lisa Stathoplos Wells

Thursday’s Page 1 Portland Press Herald headline read “GOP claims mandate for president-elect.” Let us be perfectly clear here: This was no mandate. Fact: Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. That is a mandate. The Electoral College failed us once again. As in 2000, when Al Gore won the popular vote, more people in this […]

I am 18 years old, and this is the first election I have voted in. The lessons I am learning are not the ones I thought I would. In August, I started volunteering with Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership. I wanted to be involved in the political process and make my voice heard to make […]

This election has left the country divided. Economic inequalities and injustices have proven to be fertile ground for those willing to exploit a widespread discontent for personal gain. To move forward, we need meaningful dialogue and debate about what just happened. We need a realistic, shared understanding of the issues we face, both nationally and […]