I am very disappointed with the Biden administration’s recent authorization to send more 500- and 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. These bombs, capable of mass destruction, are surely responsible for many civilian casualties among the Palestinians living in Gaza. An unnamed White House official indicated it is part of the administration’s support of Israel’s right to […]

Do voters feel intelligent, informed and incredibly scared in this election year? In emergencies, we can freeze, faint, succumb to fear, or get a grip on our fear in hopes of actual survival. Inaction can seal our fate. Fear can make our “lizard” brains kick in, longing for a “strong man” who, by brute force, […]

Regarding the March 27 article (“Committee backs extending background checks, waiting period for gun purchases”), I am finally hopeful that Maine will take some reasonable action to prevent tragedies like the one that finally came to Maine in Lewiston last year. I don’t understand why Republicans oppose controlling the abuse of guns. I understand the […]

We all can agree that children should not be left to sleep on the street. I work for a social service agency and last week we scrambled to find money from local faith organizations to help a family of five sleep safely over the weekend. The city of Portland and the state of Maine told […]

To answer Trump’s question of whether we are better off than four years ago depends on whom you listen to. Trump’s media has made it clear: We are worse off. According to normal metrics, we are in a better place. And I credit President Biden. But that is almost inconsequential because Trump is perpetrating great […]

Thomas Eichler’s March 30 letter, “Think about who will staff the next administration,” reminds us of how important it is that a president employ good people. He is right that this qualification for the job has been largely overlooked by the news media. We want whoever wins in November to surround himself with people who […]

I read the story in the March 24 Press Herald on Dakota Adams with great interest. For those who missed it, the story is about a son traumatized by his father’s influence and upbringing. Adams’ father is Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, who led the mob that ransacked our Capitol to prevent […]

I appreciated the synergy of Amy McDonald’s March 19 essay on grief surrounding the loss of winter in Maine, and Dorothy Jones’ letter of the same day on the urgency of voting for candidates who support climate action. While other issues deserve attention, this has to be top priority when making voting booth decisions. From […]