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SAVE America Act is about ‘the steal’ | Letter
Remember in 2020 when Trump MAGA was all about “Stop the Steal” with regard to the presidential election? Remember, also, when President Trump called Georgia election officials and asked them to reverse the election results? OK, OK, we all know his hypocrisy. “Stop the Steal” is still with us today. It’s called the SAVE America […]
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What if I choose to resist AI? | Letter
Digital scientists including Dario Amodei, chief executive of Anthropic, predict that high artificial general intelligence will exist in 2027 or 2028. The suggestion is that a computer brain will be superhuman, superintelligent by that time. Let that sink in. Once this happens, these powerful systems will improve on themselves exponentially, identify mind-blowing discoveries about the […]
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A case for decency: Angus King III for governor | Letter
I’m writing to pass along the perspective of an ordinary person about the direction that our state and country might take. I have never held office but did have a career in public service. As public servants, we answered to everyone who counted on us to protect them, keep them safe and make their lives […]
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Compassionate, pragmatic Pingree the right choice for governor | Letter
Maine faces a lot of problems: the skyrocketing costs of food, utilities and gas, affordable housing, costly healthcare, enough skilled employees, few affordable childcare options and many worries about what this administration is doing to our rights, the environment and democracy. Hannah Pingree is a lifelong Mainer who has addressed the serious impacts that the […]
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Wealth inequality needs to be addressed now | Letter
Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a historic pace. Hard work should provide stability and opportunity, yet many full-time workers live […]
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Jonathan Bush will offer Mainers long-term economic relief | Letter
As a retired veteran living in Harpswell, I know what it means to live on a fixed income in a state where costs keep climbing faster than many workers and retirees can keep up with. That’s why Jonathan Bush’s campaign for governor captured my attention. He’s the right candidate to fix the problems that are […]
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A mother responds to Graham Platner’s latest | Letter
As a mom, I was disgusted to read the latest Reddit comments from Graham Platner. A few years ago, Platner reportedly described his uncontrollable urge to masturbate whenever he entered a public porta potty because he was “conditioned” during his time in the U.S. military. This is weird and deranged. Almost immediately, I thought of […]
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In Maine governor’s race, connection is preferable to cronyism | Letter
Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree’s plan to rank each other has soured me on their respective candidacies.
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Medicare Advantage funding needs protecting | Letter
As my husband and I age, taking care of our medical needs (i.e., juggling our health expenses, doctor’s appointments, etc.) has become a daunting task. The Medicare Advantage program has been so instrumental in ensuring that we remain healthy. Medicare Advantage provides affordable, comprehensive health care to members. Benefits include doctor visits, vision care and […]