Letters
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: Brunelle is progressive, informed and hard-working
I am writing in support of at-large Portland City Council candidate Joey Brunelle. I’ve observed Joey for the past two years as he has evolved into a committed civic leader and a reasoned voice for progressive change. He has worked tirelessly to gain both deep knowledge regarding the issues Portland faces and a wide breadth […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: LaCasse is committed to city’s diversity and vitality
I am writing to express my support for Bree LaCasse for the at-large seat on the Portland City Council. Bree’s love and passion for Portland have spanned her lifetime. She has chosen to live on the same street where she grew up and sends her son to Reiche School, just like his mom. She has […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: Let’s sing anthem at more venues than just sports arenas
Why is it that the national anthem is sung only at sporting events? Why not sing it at official government proceedings? The president could lead Congress in a rousing rendition of it at the start of his State of the Union Address. I’d love to hear President Trump take a stab at it. The Supreme […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Vote to expand Medicaid so older Mainers can afford care
Republican state Rep. Karen Vachon, in her column weighing in against Medicaid expansion (Oct. 5), is correct that a low-income 30-year-old may currently get very affordable health insurance. What she fails to mention is that these rates skyrocket for those between 50 and 65 who are low-income and don’t qualify for traditional Medicaid. Current rates […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: In considering gun laws, ignore National Rifle Association
After the shooting tragedy in Las Vegas, I got out my booklet on the Constitution of the United States of America. I reviewed the section on legislation: how federal laws are made here in America. Nowhere does it say that the National Rifle Association shall have the authority to make laws concerning firearms. The Rev. […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Use ranked-choice voting in all Maine elections where it’s legal
Americans have the right and the duty as citizens to vote in local, state and national elections. Voters in Maine recognized the importance of having their opinions and levels of support of candidates truly count when we approved ranked-choice voting last year. The Maine Legislature should honor this citizen-initiated law. Since the Maine Supreme Judicial […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: State painfully slow to act in fixing its mental health system
A dynamic mental-health system strengthens Maine’s families. However, our mental health system lacks appropriate community-based and inpatient resources to the point that emergency rooms and jails have become the places where individuals are treated. We can do better than this, but we must do it together. Maine lacks the capacity to treat individuals who are […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Germany puts U.S. to shame on sheltering world’s refugees
Germany shows leadership by admitting 1 million people in a year, while Trump wants to reduce annual U.S. admissions to 45,000.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Republicans in Congress not switching to their own plan for health care
The Republicans in Congress are attempting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, replacing it with their version of the law. However, they have not amended their own or their staff’s health insurance coverage. Why are “we the people” not afforded the same health care benefits they get? Get real! No fake news here! Tell it […]
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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: Pediatric doctors urge CHIP passage
The Maine group reminds Congress that children's lives are at stake.
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