Patricia Fogg: Is this the future Americans want?

I’d like to thank my neighbors for recognizing the threats to our democracy. Although Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t win the election nationwide, she prevailed in Maine. Those who didn’t vote or who voted for Donald Trump have delivered a blow to all that we Americans hold precious, a blow from which we may not […]

In rebuttal: Brian Kelly: There are poor role models across the political spectrum

I’m writing in response to Rich Hatch’s letter lamenting the lack of role models and societal standards (“Blame lack of role models and no societal standards,” Nov. 30). It was disappointing that what could have been a worthwhile discourse on this subject turn into a partisan hack job of liberals. Is Mr. Hatch not aware […]

Clarence Page: Democrats have work to do to reclaim the mantle of change

Where have all the Democrats gone? Maybe the party’s leaders need to go find out.

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Dec. 3

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Dec. 1

Froma Harrop: AOC has got to go

The vulgarity and cruelty of Trump and his MAGA movement are bound to wear thin. But the party’s woke left has proven itself a turnoff to voters and must be replaced.

Rich Hatch: Blame lack of role models and no societal standards

Shootings, both school and public, we’ve blamed them on guns and mental health issues, but what we haven’t addressed is the root cause. In many cases, an individual is being shunned, picked on and bullied until they “snap.” This scenario isn’t isolated to the schoolyard. For almost two decades, conservatives have been called “racists,” “sexist,” […]

William Phillips: No ethics policies for president elect

There’s a reason Trump isn’t signing ethics pledges during his transition. William Phillips, Auburn

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Nov. 30

Austin Bay: Big debt is a national security threat. Ask Ike

DOGE exists to Make America Stronger Now (MASN).