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With Trump’s record, no other president would still be in office | Letter
In the 1788 Federalist No. 47, James Madison wrote, “… the accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands … may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” Because our Supreme Court and Congress refuse to hold Trump accountable for his actions, this country has devolved into tyranny. The glue that has held […]
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The senator Patrick Dempsey seems to want is Susan Collins | Letter
Empathy, dignity and leadership? I know where to look.
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Republicans must be held accountable for ICE | Letter
My heart breaks for Mr. Guerrero’s friends and family. ICE’s violent confrontation with him was so, so wrong — there are no words. There was no warrant for his arrest, no need for the ICE-initiated typical dangerous car crash with an unmarked car; no need to shoot. And my heart breaks for our country and […]
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Time for Maine’s leaders to show some backbone on ICE | Letter
Jackbooted, black-shirted, trigger-happy ICE enforcement must leave our streets and neighborhoods in Maine. How can citizens reach any conclusion other than that if we are to remain human beings with any moral compass? The recent gunning down of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a young father in Biddeford, is the latest example of the Department of Homeland […]
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As gulls survive, Maine will survive | Letter
This is in response to Emerson College Professor Rich West’s July 10 op-ed on the symbolism of seagulls as a metaphor for Maine today (“Portland’s trapped gull was a metaphor for our times”). Here is another view, from a 1961 graduate of Emerson College and a writer on the arts in Maine who has lived […]
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Jordan Wood deserves greater coverage in Senate race | Letter
Jordan Wood is the best qualified candidate to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and he has expressed interest in serving. In his own words on his website: “I’ll lead the fight to pass Medicare for All, pass sweeping anti-corruption reform, and stand up to Trump’s lawlessness.” Why are the media […]
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Nirav Shah for US Senate | Letter
I encourage Maine voters to support Dr. Nirav Shah’s candidacy to become Maine’s next senator for several reasons. Shah has experience and knowledge that would serve Maine well. With a background in healthcare, law and economics, he is by far the most knowledgeable candidate to work on issues such as healthcare, cost of living and immigration. Having […]
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ICE agents poorly trained, making bad excuses | Letter
Entering this country unlawfully is considered a misdemeanor. Yet we have seen time and time again it is being used to justify excessive force by this presidential administration. How many times have we heard that someone “weaponized” their car? Our local law enforcement deserves our respect but it seems to be poorly trained federal officials […]
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Maine Democrats would do well to stay on Platner’s page | Letter
I’m done with hearing that the Graham Platner campaign was a failed experiment for Maine Democrats. I am tired of listening to pundits heap abuse on Graham, his supporters and our common-sense, progressive message when our focus should be on the positive things we learned from the campaign. Graham garnered more than 156,000 votes in […]