Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jonathan Cohen: Bellows followed Constitution in ballot-blocking Trump
The heat Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is taking for disqualifying Donald Trump from the ballot is unjustified. According to Maine law, Bellows is responsible for ascertaining whether candidates have the qualifications needed for their offices. Trump meets the constitutional requirements that presidents be at least 35 years old and native-born, but not the 14th […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: When DEI spells opportunity for all, it’s not so scary
Like “critical race theory,” DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) has become another example of a phrase or acronym popularized by progressives, then hijacked by the right to make it sound downright sinister.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Biden’s continued cynical use of race
President Biden has a long history of using race as a political weapon while doing little to improve the lives of Black Americans.
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Froma Harrop: Accusations are not facts
The French actor Gerard Depardieu is world-known as a lusty, usually charming pursuer of the carnal. He’s now being accused of crimes against women, some violent in nature.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Voters shouldn’t be fooled by ‘Bidenomics’
Let’s not be fooled by “Bidenomics.” Our politicians always come up with a plan to make things better in an election year. I expect cheaper gas prices and lower grocery prices. Now we have thousands of undocumented immigrants for whom we have to find some type of shelter. We’re even using airports and motels, to […]
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Deanne Danforth: ‘Trump’s evangelicals have taken Christ out of Christianity’
Donald Trump’s evangelicals have taken Christ out of Christianity. You can’t worship Jesus and Trump at the same time. They’re opposites, like oil and water. Trump spreads hate, violence and fear; Jesus does not. One stands on truth, and one spreads lies to deceive his followers. One is a savior, and one a sadist encouraging […]
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Froma Harrop: The democracy hangs on an orderly border
Immigration is good for the country as long as it is orderly. And defeating Trumpism is essential for the country. Can we count on Biden’s excellent political instincts to do what he must to win in November?