The illogical logic is: If you are sufficiently Muslim, you are sufficiently guilty.
2021
Letter to the editor: Don’t blame others for our own behavior, reactions
This letter is written in response to Patty Fortula-Kohn’s Aug. 31 letter (“When it comes to COVID, whatever happened to you, we and us?”), in which she writes: “In today’s world, there is no respect shown toward one another. Why? Because our leaders show no respect toward one another.” While good leaders should model examples […]
Maine Voices: U.S. approach to climate remains grounded in September 2001
Today, Earth is under attack, but we can stop it by eliminating carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical.
Letter to the editor: Portland must move ahead with clean election initiative
City councilors are trying to distract residents’ attention when they should be allowing residents to vote on the proposal.
Letter to the editor: CMP project supporter exaggerates plan’s benefits
Re: the Hon. David Sawicki’s Sept. 4 letter (“CMP transmission corridor can bring jobs to Maine”): The Honorable (he’s not a judge – he’s a former one-term state legislator) Mr. Sawicki says he has read “a lot of about the CMP corridor and am excited about its benefits.” Seems he has read the wrong stuff. […]
Letter to the editor: A different definition of what’s ‘unthinkable’
I agree with Dave Del Camp’s Sept. 9 Maine Voices column (“Twenty years after 9/11, ‘unthinkable’ looks a lot different”). He states, “Twenty years ago, you and I witnessed the unthinkable. Today, ‘unthinkable’ looks a lot different.” Well, he’s right. It sure does look different, a lot different. Twenty years ago, American flags were proudly […]
The humble Farmer: Not a happy camper
I have no wish to spend a night in the woods with whatever can make recently deceased farm animals dematerialize.
Letter to the editor: Los Angeles Times readers will miss new Press Herald city editor
Re: “Press Herald names new city editor” (Aug. 19): I knew of no other way than writing to your paper to let Nita Lelyveld know how much I will miss her thoughtful, often moving, columns in the Los Angeles Times (a paper I’ve read every day for decades, through multiple owners). I’m looking at her […]
Our View: Post-9/11 unity turned to fear – and division
The attacks brought out our worst selves, and we’re still suffering from it 20 years later.
Obituary: Nancy Anne (McAdams) Brown Midwood Phipard
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Nancy Anne (McAdams) Brown Midwood Phipard passed away on Sept. 2, 2021 after leading a full …