For the first time in American history, we have a president who does not believe in democratic values. This is shocking. In my lifetime, we have gone from President Reagan, who, in the name of democracy, urged the Soviets to tear down the Berlin Wall, to President Trump, who threatens to reject the results of […]

Once again the issue of abortion is at the forefront of an election cycle. Pro-choice supporters will insist that women must have a right to choose. Women have had that right to choose for decades. It’s called “birth control.” It’s an intelligent choice if you are not ready to raise a child. But there is […]

I reject the Portland Press Herald’s publication of a slanted story about Sen. Susan Collins from Inside Climate News (Sept. 24). Congress must act on bold climate legislation to improve our environment and create American jobs. It will take strong, creative leadership from both political parties to achieve that goal. Collins is a bold, progressive […]

As I mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I can’t help but see pieces of my grandmothers in Ginsburg’s spirit. Both Mémère and Nan were trailblazers — they played sports, raised families, pursued degrees and worked tirelessly as respected nurses for Mercy Hospital. They were the matriarchs of our families, the women who everyone […]

The commercials seeking to persuade us that Republican Sen. Susan Collins has morphed from the virtuous Susan Collins to the evil Susan Collins are a house of lies combined with more than a little ageism. Analyses by disinterested parties make clear that Sen. Collins’ positions on numerous issues, including Social Security and generic drug availability, […]

I’m glad Republican Sen. Susan Collins has taken the common-sense position that whoever is elected president in November should pick the next Supreme Court justice. Bus why are we in this crisis? Because Sen. Collins cast a key vote to confirm extremist Brett Kavanaugh to the court, contrary to the wishes of Maine voters. Facing […]

Republican Susan Collins has been in the Senate for 23 years and things are worse. We need Sara Gideon, a moderate Democrat, to represent us in this difficult time. Collins has voted for over 94 percent of Donald Trump’s judicial appointments, including Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. She voted for Trump’s tax plan, which […]