In 2014, I retired from the University of Southern Maine faculty as an associate professor and former director of teacher education. I left because of the increasingly corporate nature of the university, which meant more and more control by a board of trustees committed to capitalist values, rather than to a democratic education for its […]
October 2018
Maine Voices: Our silence in the face of hate can be misunderstood as approval
Racist, sexist, anti-LGBT, anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic words, unchallenged, can escalate into violence, particularly if they are condoned by leaders.
Our View: State Sen. Eric Brakey is reckless with immigration rhetoric
The candidate for U.S. Senate should know better than to spout conspiracy theories in violent times.
Letter to the editor: Medicare won’t pay to keep sick elderly at home for long, so vote ‘yes’ on Question 1
When my wife was sick, Medicare helped pay for home care for a while. But then after three or four weeks, the benefits stopped and she had to go into a nursing home. We both would have preferred for her to stay home, but we couldn’t afford it on our own. Question 1 on the […]
Letter to the editor: Choose Shawn Moody for governor to move Maine forward
I have known Republican Shawn Moody for nearly 30 years. It is my intimate knowledge of Shawn as a person, husband, father and a leader that makes our choice for governor so clear. I don’t think that Shawn will be a good governor – I know that Shawn will be a great governor. He wants […]
Letter to the editor: Pass Question 1 to prevent elderly from having to move to get adequate care
It presents an opportunity for elderly residents to age in familiar environments.
Letter to the editor: Experience in governing (Mills) trumps business smarts (Moody)
Opponents of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Janet Mills reject her as a “career politician.” I would urge voters to recognize two things: First, Janet’s career has been supported by Maine citizens who admire her and who have voted for her as district attorney and Maine legislator. Maine legislators elected her Maine’s attorney general. If we condemn […]
Letter to the editor: Some day, your elderly or disabled relative may want care at home
Why do I believe so strongly about universal home care for all Mainers? Because earlier this year, I had to put my husband of 39 years in a facility. I could no longer care for him by myself and couldn’t afford to pay for outside help. We had worked our entire lives and saved up […]
Letter to the editor: Democrat Tom Coward a strong leader, deserves to be re-elected
I am proud to support Democrat Tom Coward for re-election as Cumberland County commissioner for District 4 (Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook and North Deering). Throughout his many years of public service on both the Planning Board and City Council in South Portland, he has offered thoughtful, experienced leadership. I would like to see him […]
Commentary: Support Question 1 to help Maine families take care of their loved ones at home
Maine’s Homecare For All initiative will ensure that families have the resources to take care of their loved ones in their homes instead of having them sent to a nursing facility.