2023
Rich Lowry: A deficit of good sense
Joe Biden has been so good at cutting the deficit that it clocked in at $2 trillion last year.
Edward Walworth: Gun violence comes to Maine
When the leading cause of death of youths in this country is gun violence, and when there have already been 565 mass shootings (four or more victims) across the country this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, why are we still hesitant to pass stronger laws?
Froma Harrop: Montana turns into feudal estates
As for the regular people living in Montana, the right wing that yaps about freedom is fencing them off. In the end, though, they get what they elect.
Austin Bay: America faces multi-front proxy warfare
Perhaps we need to train and equip national guard and police forces to identify and destroy terror cells preparing to launch Hamas-style atrocity attacks in the U.S. — potentially in concert with Iranian, Chinese and Russian international aggression.
Cal Thomas: Israel’s difficult choices
If Israel goes into Gaza, it will be blamed for killing civilians. No matter that Hamas uses them as human shields and has prevented many from leaving Gaza for that purpose. If Israel fails to go in, it risks repeated attacks in the future, as it has in the past. It is almost a no-win situation.
Elliott Epstein: One councilor’s dissent seems to be another’s political hit job
Members of the Lewiston City council appear to have a problem working within FOAA. They’re also hypersensitive to criticism or dissent and quick to retaliate against those who question them.
How to fix Gaza, from the man behind Israel’s withdrawal
Ex-Premier Ehud Olmert sees a way forward but it must be without Hamas.
Why the history of Gaza is key to understanding the current conflict
The enclave abutting Israel has been described as the world’s ‘largest open-air prison.’ Conditions have deteriorated for the population there under a 16-year blockade.