The May 12 op-ed “Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware.” accurately describes the situation in which we, American voters, find ourselves — those with wealth and power have taken control over the politicians who are supposed to represent us. The writer states, “… barring some unforeseen change in campaign finance laws, they will continue […]

The May 26 op-ed written by Will Coggin (“A California law is hurting Maine farms and consumers. Congress can fix it.”), research director at the Center for the Environment and Welfare, offered support for the 2026 Farm Bill that strips enforcement of California’s Proposition 12. Wary of nonprofits whose names might be contradictory to their […]

On June 1, 1950, Margaret Chase Smith spoke out forcefully on the Senate floor against the tactics of Joseph McCarthy, issuing her “Declaration of Conscience” speech. That act of courage was taught in my history class as a point of pride for Mainers. Seventy-six years later, Susan Collins occupies that same U.S. Senate seat. Rather than using her […]