My hope is that these actions will serve as an inspiration for other Maine communities to take stand against Israel’s genocide of Palestinians.
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Opinion: Single-issue voters hurt our democracy
There is no ‘single issue.’ Every issue is connected.
Opinion: Lay this election directly at the feet of Fox News
America is paying the price for the network’s assault on intellectual honesty.
Opinion: Connections often pop up where we least expect them
For me, they’ve lately been spurred by a vintage doll, a one-eyed cat and friendly voice in the supermarket aisle.
Opinion: Zionists have hijacked the Holocaust to justify crimes
Portland and Belfast city councilors deserve support and admiration for taking a stand against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Opinion: To appoint Hegseth would be a grave dereliction of duty
Republican senators need to put country over party.
Opinion: To be truly open, more reform of Maine primaries is needed
The state has already taken important steps forward in making everyone’s vote meaningful. Making its primaries nonpartisan is a logical next step.
Opinion: SCOTUS is not some mystical branch that can do no wrong
There’s something seriously wrong with a judicial system that provides almost no checks on its justices.
Opinion: Bath Iron Works management must be honest with union workers
While its employees are the driving force behind the shipyard’s profitability, trust issues remain.
Opinion: Trump’s victory has given me the gift of time
Taking a break from following national politics has freed me to indulge in healthier and more relaxing pursuits.