It’s unfair to judge who he is today by how he may – may – have behaved in a stupid moment of his youth.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to decide whether to have an abortion.
Maine Voices: Single lawmaker could restore honor to court confirmation process
One Republican senator is all it takes to restore the 60-vote threshold on whether to approve or deny.
Maine Voices: Trump just the worst symptom of a sickened political system
The time’s right for a National Unity Agenda that would end the merry-go-round of bad candidates.
Maine Voices: Fishery regulators should understand puffins need herring, too
The New England Fishery Management Council needs to implement ecosystem-based management of forage fish.
Maine Voices: Kavanaugh has misled the Senate in his testimony under oath
The question now is whether the reasonable mind of Sen. Susan Collins will guide her vote.
Maine Voices: As demand for recycled material shrinks, consumers can take action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.
Maine Voices: The disaster that is the modern Democratic Party began 50 years ago in Chicago
Like the rioters outside of the nominating convention, the party became convinced that an immoral America was now its enemy.
Maine Voices: Cape Elizabeth mother fears for transgender son’s rights, well-being if Kavanaugh confirmed
Jack and other children like him could lose crucial protections against discrimination.
Maine Voices: Why I still believe in foster care
I would like people in Maine and our country to look at these children with optimism.