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Where have all the Democrats gone? Maybe the party’s leaders need to go find out.
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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.
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DOGE exists to Make America Stronger Now (MASN).
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to fluoride in the water supply. Dr. Ladapo cites controversial studies that claim the additive poses a risk to developing brains.
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The tests of Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, are the latest iteration of Musk's approach of rapid innovation toward the goal of sending men to the moon again, and then Mars. It is an expression of a basic human instinct for exploration and adventure, with the rocket as its symbol and vehicle.
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This Thanksgiving, what follows our grief is gratitude. Gratitude for these letters of concern and sympathy that let us know that we are far from alone.
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My guess is that the new currency of the term has much to do with Trump's first wave of cabinet nominees for his second administration.
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She was tenacious. So, what? Male executives wore that badge proudly. This woman built a business empire based on creating artistic cheese trays and making wreaths from dry leaves. Try that, Elon Musk.
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Based on what he's done in battle as well as said on the record, Hegseth understands the Pentagon's Job One is fielding an American military that is stronger, better prepared and deadlier than any other military on the planet.
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Surveys show that Americans are now afraid of speaking their minds, and for good reason. Livelihoods and reputations can be destroyed by an ill-considered comment or social media post, so the vast majority of people keep their heads down, even if they are mystified or appalled by what they are witnessing.
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November 23Suggestions that the Senate and House should adjourn for 10 days to allow president-elect Trump’s nominees to sail through without hearings is a bad idea that could come back to haunt Trump, his administration and the public.
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November 22As hard as it may be for Democrats to admit, Donald Trump made a more persuasive case to those outside the monoculture.
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Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services suggests utter lack of concern for the well-being of everyday Americans.
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Take time to speak up for them, and the critical work they do; advocate for better working conditions for them at your local school board meetings; and most importantly, don’t forget to thank them for the critical support they provide within our school communities.
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Patricia Fogg: Is this the future Americans want?
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In rebuttal: Brian Kelly: There are poor role models across the political spectrum
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Rich Hatch: Blame lack of role models and no societal standards
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William Phillips: No ethics policies for president elect
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Patricia Tibbetts: Thanks to LaFlamme for trip down Lewiston memory lane
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Rodney Abbott: West Paris school closure ‘a terribly disappointing development’
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Fred Henderson: Harris and Trump
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Joe Valecko: Entertainers threatening to leave Trump-led U.S.
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Joe Voisine: Republicans must bring America back to normalcy
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Carl Bucciantini: Greene residents should have been more civil, respectful at meeting
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Norm Gellatly: Trump: ‘The premier snake oil salesman’
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Patricia Quinn: Shetterly’s portrait exhibit in Lewiston ‘is amazing’
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Rudolph Ziehm: America needs to maintain Social Security
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Steve Child: Workforce suggestions for Trump
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Jon St. Laurent: Asylum seekers need work permits quickly
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Ron Russell: Gratitude to Platz for role in Patient Air Lift Services
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In rebuttal: William LaRochelle: Prepared to see democracy dismantled?
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Marc Jalbert: What lies ahead with Trump?
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Virginia Macdonald: Trump’s election reflects democracy at work
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Tom Fallon: Happy to have voted for Harris
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Joel Olstein: A way to end the war in Gaza
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Joe Mailey: Will Trump play the Biden blame game?
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Dave Griffiths: So much for American exceptionalism
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Carole Richards: Anger, disappointment after presidential vote
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Janet Miles: Maine should increase tax on all tobacco products
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Jean Domaingue: Election marks ‘beginning of a correction’ for America
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Rene Brochu: Trump: A dictator for America
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