I found Jan Munroe’s letter, (“Political cartoon was offensive,” Dec. 29), to be a perfect example of those with blinders on in the political world. She said she was offended by a political cartoon that depicted a Republican in a clown suit. She further said that showing “contempt for the opposing party” is the basis […]

How do people feel about American bombs falling in the Middle East? Here’s what I think: Our money and our bombs are killing thousands of children, women and men in Gaza. Money and weaponry from the United States are directly responsible for fueling and extending this carnage. It is not antisemitic to believe this. It […]

I have read letters to the editor from two young voters in the past few months. I’m happy they are getting involved since they and their children will be inheriting this earth. I was dismayed that both writers have decided not to support President Biden because of his stance with Israel against Hamas. That is […]

Suppose Barack Obama decides to run for a third term as president. Could the Maine secretary of state refuse to place him on the ballot because Amendment 22, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Suppose a 26-year-old native of Argentina […]

I am writing to emphasize the pivotal role that parents play in the education of their children. Parents are the first and most enduring teachers in a child’s life. From the early years of learning to read and write to the crucial moments of decision-making in adolescence, parental involvement lays the foundation for a child’s […]

I am writing to vehemently oppose L.D. 780 and a proposed amendment to the Maine State Constitution declaring the right to “personal reproductive autonomy.” Of course this implies unrestricted access to abortion and could be interpreted as permitting abortion at any time during pregnancy. Here again, as with most pro-choice endeavors, an unborn child becomes […]

Time is running out for President Biden to announce his retirement and send the nomination of a moderate politician to the Democratic National Convention. The path to a repeat defeat of Donald Trump in 2024 grows narrower and narrower as Biden’s overall approval ratings are at an historic low and disaffected Blacks, Latinos and young […]

I recently read stories in the Press Herald about the unprecedented flooding of Maine’s coastal communities, the new installation in Gorham of the Cross Town 175 MW/350 MWh battery storage for our grid, and about Donald Trump winning the Iowa caucuses. Two of these stories feature the disasters we should consider as the Republican Party […]