If we’re all being honest with ourselves, we can look back on our younger years and find something that we regret saying. Sometimes this is out of anger; other times it is due to simply being misinformed. The great thing about being human is that our thoughts and philosophies have the ability to grow and […]
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America’s boomers need to step aside | Letter
Has America “earned” Trump, ICE, 2025? Have we ignored our addiction to reality TV scenarios that generally result in shaming and pain; social issues regarding our addiction to cheap labor; the ability of a moneyed, select group of white men to dictate the next levels of America, starting with the Kochs and Newt Gingrich? We’ve […]
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Time to replace the senescence in the Senate | Letter
We need new leaders with less baggage and greater ideas.
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Make health care an American right | Letter
Democrats extend the shutdown to force Republicans to restore health care and health insurance tax credits. Republicans cry foul, falsely claiming undocumented workers will get coverage under Democrat demands. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Mainers will lose their health care coverage or watch their premiums increase dramatically, unless a compromise is reached. We should not […]
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Wildlife will pay the price for our population explosion | Letter
In their reporting on the careers of Jane Goodall and David Attenborough, CNN, NPR and PBS all skipped mention of their many statements warning of dire consequences for wildlife, their habitats and us if we don’t find ways to cork the population-growth genie — and soon. It may be significant that most such warnings come […]
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Appalled by USDA website messaging on shutdown | Letter
I’m fuming. I went on the USDA website and found the following message: “Due to the Radical Left Democrat (sic) shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel and clothe the American […]
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It’s time for Maine’s next generation to lead | Letter
It isn’t ageist or selfish to want my generation represented in Washington.
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Do not suggest Maine’s trans athletes pose a problem to be solved | Letter
I am deeply disappointed with Douglas Rooks’ irresponsible Oct. 16 column, “Transgender athletes conflict must be resolved so Maine can move on,” and the Portland Press Herald’s decision to publish it. Mr. Rooks’ focus on trans athletes as a problem to solve promotes and normalizes anti-trans bias. Did Mr. Rooks think about what it might […]
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Republicans and Democrats must unite to impeach Trump | Letter
It’s worth reminding ourselves that this race toward cruel and insipid fascism could end tomorrow if a handful of elected Republicans joined with Democrats to impeach the president. Instead of spouting platitudes about the shutdown being the fault of Sen. Chuck Schumer, as if we’re still living in an era of semi-functional governance, Sen. Susan […]
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Support of Question 1 places undue burden on election officials and voters | Letter
I had the privilege of chairing the 2012 Elections Commission, which was charged with carrying out the legislative resolve to study “voter participation … and the conduct of elections in the state.” This was a protracted effort with representatives of differing views who conducted hearings throughout the state. Since then, there has been intense interest […]