Only one of the five major tech companies has said it would support KOSA. Thank you, Snapchat.
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A letter from the CEO: Celebrating a remarkable 6 months as the Maine Trust for Local News
As we look to the future, our commitment to local Maine journalism is unwavering.
Cal Thomas: The Canadian version of ‘Newspeak’
Jordan Peterson, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a best-selling author, appealed a ruling by the College of Psychologists of Ontario that had ordered him to undergo “remedial social media training” because of his beliefs. Those beliefs include his opposition to the “climate change” hysteria, forced use of gender pronouns and gender change, among other “woke” subjects.
Clarence Page: When partisan politics leave migrants out in the cold
In our nation’s capital, the urban political unrest over the migrant influx has found its way into congressional gridlock. Although the border issues have been mostly a Republican issue since Donald Trump launched his first presidential campaign with promises to build a border wall, recent pressures from polar vortexes, Republican governors torturing Democratic cities, and a looming presidential election have pushed border security to the front burner for Democratic Congressional leaders, too.
Rich Lowry: ‘Masters of the Air’ does a public service
Like “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” before it, the new series “Masters of the Air” is a profound act of devotion to the memory of the men who won World War II, this time focused on the air war in Europe.
Froma Harrop: What presidents spend money on really matters
Let’s stop obsessing on how much Biden is spending, and even how much Trump spent, and start focusing on what the spending was for. That matters, does it not?
Austin Bay: The Navy needs small but highly capable warships
Given the armed forces America has, is America ready for a war with China in the Pacific Ocean? I think not, and so do many Navy, Marine, Army and Air Force officers.
Elliott Epstein: The verdict against Donald Trump is a $83.3 million unforced error
The defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll could turn out to be the financial straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Dr. Said Mohamud: Maine Somalis stand against Ethiopian regime’s sovereignty violations
We categorically oppose the actions taken by the Ethiopian regime against Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity. We reject any attempts, be it through force or intrigue, to annex Somali land, air and waters. These are sacred and cannot be relinquished to another government.
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Journalism 101 in late-night school
According to a study I saw a couple of years ago, when no reporter is sitting in on council, select board and planning meetings, local taxes rise between 1 and 5% in the first year. So, if your tax bill is $1,500 a year, your taxes would rise between $15 and $75 a year. It won’t take long for your tax increases to cost more than a subscription to a local paper.