Jared Golden’s congressional website clearly states his position on issues that are vital to our nation. In contrast, Austin Theriault’s campaign website does not state his position on any issues. Not stating his policy positions is totally unacceptable and deems him unqualified to win the support of the people of Maine’s 2nd District. Being a […]
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Letter: No one has the right to incite violence
Free speech is a constitutional right, not a license to say anything, especially if it presents a threat. Millions witnessed Trump spew lies about the Haitian refugee community in Ohio. Reliable sources were clear that pets were not being stolen or eaten. Words matter; they have consequences. Multiple institutions were shut down because of threats […]
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Another View: Trump’s crypto grift is the last thing America needs
It was perhaps inevitable that the former president’s family would end up desperately hawking a crypto scheme to his most gullible supporters.
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Letter: Choice is everything this November
Safe and accessible abortion saves lives.
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Letter: Things to consider with universal voting
Miles Rapoport writes that we in Maine should consider universal voting (“Mainers should open their minds to universal voting,” Sept. 20), imposing a requirement for citizens to cast their ballots on Election Day. Generally, Americans do not like to be told what they should be required to do. Comparisons to other countries, especially newer democracies […]
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Letter: A suggested title for JD Vance’s next book
JD Vance, the first-time senator from Ohio now campaigning to become vice president of the United States, has admitted he made up the story about Haitian immigrants eating neighbors’ dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio, to draw media attention. This story has stoked life-threatening threats and closed public schools for safety reasons. He did this […]
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Jim Fossel: Maine poll shows Republican Party with room for cautious optimism
Republican advantages on issues and in individual races this election season are tempered by Democrats’ better organization and better management.
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Letter: Cut the drama, please
Please! No more drama. We get a constant stream of outrage and fight-or-flight adrenaline from Trump and Fox News. Those surges in adrenaline were exciting at first, and that made most of us want more. But it’s gotten boring and tiresome. What’s more, constant adrenaline is bad for our health, and it stops our representatives […]
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Opinion: Harris’ most important plan is unknowable
If elected, the approach the vice president takes on taxation will set the tone for her presidency.
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How Kamala Harris remade Joe Biden’s campaign and revived Democratic chances
With less than 40 days until Election Day, there is still no certainty of the outcome, but Democratic presidential campaign veterans have been universally pleased with her progress.