With inflation decimating our paychecks, Mainers need Eric Brakey fighting for us in Augusta. Two years ago, most politicians were rushing to pass trillions in unfunded spending, pretending there would be no consequences to our economy. At that moment, Eric Brakey demonstrated bravery. Standing virtually alone in Maine politics, Brakey told an unpopular truth, warning […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Elon Musk and free speech
The response to speech one does not like is more speech, not less. That’s what freedom of speech ultimately means. It’s what Elon Musk appears to want to promote on Twitter should he get the chance.
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Bob Hayes: Public engagement process needed for Auburn neighborhoods
For Auburn, Form Base Planning was thoughtfully implemented during the mid-2010s. The focus was downtown, i.e., from the river to Goff Hill. Acceptable and effective FB codes resulted out of a public engagement process. It required time, involving professionally narrated walks, public discussions and vision consensus. Auburn is now attempting to reidentify “UR” (urban zone) […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: The Republican Party is a clear and present danger
What America needs to face is the simple, chilling fact that the Republican Party is a clear and present danger. Confronting that does not make you a partisan. It makes you a patriot.
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Austin Bay: Ukraine needs offensive weapons — and needs them now
There will be a Russian onslaught. But it’s time to arm Ukraine with the offensive weapons to launch the war-winning counterstroke.
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Caitlyn Hartman: Advocacy through the lens of a Sexual Assault Response Team
SARTs are there for survivors or concerned others (family, friends, partners) in a number of ways.
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Angelica Levy: College students’ safety and well-being need legislative support
Students deserve to be respected, students deserve to be believed and students deserve to feel safe when they are going to school. Currently, there are not any laws that require universities to hold those aggressors accountable and that connect student survivors with adequate support.
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Cal Thomas: Biden the ghost (gun) buster
Inflation ballooned 8.5% in March compared to a year ago, the largest increase since December 1981 and the fifth straight monthly surge.