Platner holds a slight lead over Collins in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, but it’s within the margin of error.
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We must continue the fight for women’s rights | Letter
Four years ago, the Supreme Court ended the federal constitutional right to an abortion. Extremists played the long game, building a machine denying women their human rights, their privacy and their access to healthcare. Working in women’s healthcare for 40 years, I can say with certainty that no woman enjoys making the difficult decision to […]
Why I’m voting for Platner | Letter
Many of us are tired of old politicians who continually give us the same tired excuses of why the government is unable to provide what the average person wants and needs, but always seem able to provide what the rich and powerful ask for. Many of us are looking for change. It would be nice […]
Platner should not have to pass purity tests | Opinion
Insisting that Graham Platner pass every ideological purity test is a surefire way to guarantee the return of a Republican-controlled Senate.
I’m a lifelong New Yorker. I donated to Platner. | Letter
I never expected to write this letter to the people of Maine. I am a lifelong New York Democrat and feminist who takes my political choices seriously — yet I recently sent a check to Graham Platner, a Maine man and political candidate whose messy back story is now well known. Why? Because these are […]
Susan Collins brings needed balance to energy policy | Letter
As someone who has devoted my career to public service and education, I deeply appreciate leadership grounded in common sense and practical problem-solving. That is precisely why I want to commend Sen. Susan Collins for her thoughtful approach to Maine’s energy challenges. Energy policy affects every Mainer — from our heating bills to our economic […]
Susan Collins has well proven she’s worthy of reelection | Letter
I support Sen. Susan Collins because I subscribe to the adage: “Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.” She’s demonstrated a consistency of character that is rare in Washington, D.C. Her opponent’s past behavior, on the other hand, suggests he cannot fill Sen. Collins’ shoes in Congress and would be a bad representative […]
Graham Platner says Susan Collins is corrupt. Here’s what her record says.
Platner rolled out a series of anti-corruption policy measures Thursday.
Graham Platner rolls out anti-corruption platform in Senate race
The Democratic nominee wants to ban stock trading by lawmakers and their spouses.
Platner and PTSD not a good fit for DC | Letter
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very real condition, usually brought on by extreme trauma. Graham Platner has been diagnosed with PTSD. As I understand it, stress is a big trigger for episodes for people with PTSD. Those who serve Americans in Washington, D.C., are under constant pressure. What does Platner think is going to happen […]