I write to support Kristen Cloutier’s reelection to the Maine House of Representatives for District 60. A lifelong resident of Lewiston, she has previously been city councilor and mayor. Her energy for public service is impressive and perfectly complements her work with undergraduates involved in local community-engaged learning and research. She is thoughtful, caring and […]

I write to support Shenna Bellows for state Senate. In her previous terms, Bellows has demonstrated what real representation means by responding to the needs of all her constituents — veterans, working families, children and older citizens. She represents people who cannot pay lobbyists, but need assistance. She also stands up for the most cherished […]

The Republican National Convention was not only a disgrace to democracy, it was a disgrace to humanity. That elected officials are allowed to spew outright lies is a dangerous precedent to set for discourse in this country. While stretching the truth has been a prominent part of American politics for some time, the laughable falsehoods […]

Presidential spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany gave remarks at the Republican Convention that were moving and equally deceitful. She used the president’s call to her after her prophylactic mastectomy as proof of his support for preexisting conditions coverage. That is utterly false. The president and his party have been bent from day one on overturning Obamacare. They […]

My wife and I found ourselves in a medical insurance dilemma this past year. Margaret Craven, upon meeting with us in our home to gather pertinent information, intervened on our behalf to help us meet our needs. We want to express our gratitude toward Rep. Craven for her concerns and actions. We intend to give […]

Mainers have voted twice to pass the ranked choice voting initiative so that elected representatives will be the people who most closely reflect the majority of voters. That is the central tenet of a representative democracy. Now we are faced with the potential that a small number of signatories on a petition will invalidate a […]