Anybody reading this who’s around my age can probably remember when we were shocked to learn a man had married a woman older than he. When I was a kid and that happened, it was just the dadblamedest most juicy piece of gossip absolutely ever, and I swear I’ve never used “dadblamedest” ever before in […]
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The political corruption of MAGA and woke
It is interesting to study how both “MAGA” and “woke” have, for some, become pejorative labels, often shouted at opponents as “You’re a *&^%# MAGA” or “You’re such a commie woke.” Such vituperative venting and divisive rhetoric would be amusing if either were not expressed with such venom. I say “amusing” because by themselves neither […]
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Tips for talking sustainably
When faced with danger, we know how to warn others. If, for example, a fire breaks out, raising an alarm comes naturally. However, while living more sustainably is often a response to the danger of climate change, talking about it can be complicated. How can we foster productive conversations? An acquaintance of mine, let’s call […]
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Democrats accept Trump’s ‘losers’ label
Donald Trump likes to acclaim winners (often himself) and scorn losers. If you are a “loser,” he holds you in contempt. After last November’s elections, the Democrats were losers. They saw control of the federal government go to President Trump, the Trump Republican Party in Congress and a Supreme Court majority openly sympathetic to him. […]
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O, Canada, we are so sorry
We apologize. By “we” I mean the millions of Americans who did not vote for Donald Trump, the man who wants to take over Canada and make it the 51st state. Shame on him. And shame on the millions of Americans who did vote for this narcissistic conman. How, you might ask, could Americans vote […]
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Letters to the editor: Trump and inflation; economy laws; Libby censure and support; budget compromise
Trump is making inflation worse Egg prices have hit an historic high. Trump has done nothing about them. The costs go up, Trump does nothing. Food prices are expected to rise 3.3% in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. What is Trump doing about this? Nothing. He said he was going to bring […]
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Language and empire: Resisting single-language ideology
On March 1 of this year, a new executive order declared English the official language of the United States. The order proclaimed that “it is in America’s best interest for the Federal Government to designate one — and only one — official language. Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but […]
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A plea to Republican lawmakers everywhere (especially in Congress)
Making good laws is not rocket science — it is even harder, and more complicated, than shooting rockets into space. (Take note, Elon!) The representative form of democracy that has served our nation well for 250 years involves an intricate web of human interactions, solid principles and guiding values, rules and procedures; it requires knowledge […]
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Sustaining our trains
In the Midcoast, we are lucky to have Amtrak trains coming as far north as Brunswick. Unfortunately, almost half of North America’s population cannot take a train to get where they want to go. What can we do about that? We can support sustainable train infrastructure by taking electric trains whenever possible, studying the transit […]
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Preventing homelessness, strengthening communities
This winter, as heating bills rise and food costs remain high, many families are finding it harder to keep up. At Tedford Housing, we hear daily from households on the brink — those facing unexpected expenses that threaten their housing stability. Whether it’s an increase in rent, a medical emergency that drains savings or the […]
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