Cal Thomas validates two major points made by teachers of critical race theory and anti-racism (“Democrats need a day of atonement,” June 23). First, history is important. Thomas lists many historical events that have resulted in huge cumulative disparities in familial wealth and social capital between whites and people of color. The logical conclusion is […]
Alex Lear
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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
Bob Drake: Marijuana laws, penalties need revision
I read the two side-by-side articles June 16 of one person sentenced to six years for a marijuana violation, and another person with four felonies who was sentenced to five years. How can the courts justify sentencing (and keeping people in prison now) for growing, processing or selling a product now sold at dedicated retailers […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: David Griffiths: Trump supporter lacks facts in Biden attacks
I had been looking forward to writing letters to the editor about something — anything — other than Donald Trump. But thanks to the kowtowing Republican Party, he’s still with us. And his supporters continue falling in line with fact-free attacks on his successor. Take the case of letter writer Joan Villani (June 19), who […]
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Susan Lea: Cardinals should think again before judging others
I have a question for the United States Council of Catholic Cardinals. In 2004, when more than 4,000 Catholic priests were found to have molested or abused more than 10,000 young people, were those priests prohibited from receiving communion, were they even punished or just transferred to other parishes? Do the Catholic cardinals think we […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Obama-Biden retreads prepare to kowtow to Tehran’s brutal hangman
The plan of action? Inaction in the face of Tehran’s calculated violence is more apt. Team Obama-Biden failed to penalize the Iranian regime’s covert and overt violent troublemaking, a grievous flaw given Iran’s violent behavior worldwide.
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Cal Thomas: Democrats need a day of atonement
With the creation of June 19th (“Juneteenth”) as a federal holiday, Democrats have one more claim to be the party of civil rights and equal opportunity for African Americans, though most Republicans also voted for the holiday. That claim has been promoted for decades by a compliant media, academia and high-profile politicians, but the facts say otherwise.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Marc Jalbert: ‘Calm the insanity’ of too many TV ads
I’d like to talk about TV commercials. We all know that commercials are a necessary evil that most of us detest. That said, the mute button is my salvation. What I just can’t fathom is advertisers’/networks’ obsession with the bombardment method they impose on us constantly. An ad, with another ad, and then a repeat […]
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Safiya Khalid: American Jobs Plan would make Lewiston safer
As a nonprofit employee and Lewiston City Council member, I am excited about the proposed federal infrastructure package, the American Jobs Plan, because it will really transform our communities for the better. I am particularly excited about plans to increase funding for Brownfield redevelopment, because in Lewiston we have many old industrial buildings with incredible […]
