Donald Trump doesn’t have an agenda to solve problems. Instead, he offers a platform for his supporters to air their grievances. Trump wants to destroy his political opponents. He ignores our democratic institutions. He has demonized Black people, Hispanic people, gays and anyone else who opposes him. So, why do people support him? Trump has […]

“There is no them. There is only us.” These are the words of the priest and author Gregory Boyle and these are the words we as Mainers need to keep repeating. Those who have followed the news recently would believe otherwise. President Trump and his leaders, parroting his words, are seeking to demonize the other […]

Are you better off today than you were a year ago? Is food more affordable, or do grocery prices still keep rising? Have your health insurance premiums gone down — or crept up yet again? Is it easier to pay your rent or mortgage? Is your job secure, or are you quietly worried about what […]

In my ninth-grade social studies class, we read “Profiles in Courage” by John F. Kennedy. The book tells of senators who risked their careers to do what was right — men who chose conscience over party, integrity over convenience. They spoke out when silence was easier, and history honors their bravery. Today, we are witnessing […]

Members of this plutocracy have chained themselves to vitriol, propaganda, intimidation and violence. There is no pathway for capitulation, only escalation and duplication of tactics. They are a two-dimensional cartoon archetype, powered by faulty wiring. We retain our sovereignty by inhaling deeply, embracing family, community, the raging fire of our ancestral lineage, standing strong and […]

I am being solicited more than ever for food pantries. I give as much as I can. However, to build a ballroom and purchase two planes for Kristi Noem while people stand to lose SNAP benefits is unconscionable — and horrible optics. It was this administration’s choice to end SNAP benefits during a shutdown.  Republicans […]

OpenAI just published a study on the economic and employment implications of AI tools. The results are worrying about workforce growth. Are U.S. regulators paying attention? The study details the efficiencies that AI brings to a host of job sectors, including computer programming, customer service, education, research, etc. The narrative frames humans as essential supervisors […]

If an article regarding text messages by Young Republican members, recently revealed, was published by this paper, I could not find it. I get that the editors cannot publish every story but I am amazed that — with the current state of our country, democracy under siege, with elections upcoming — it was not worthy of coverage.  An […]

The worst thing that can come out of these Middle East “peace talks” is that Israel gets away with murdering tens of thousands of unarmed, innocent people — mostly women and children. It has to be held accountable. Otherwise, international law becomes utterly meaningless.  John ManderinoScarborough