I’m troubled by the spate of anti-trans bills in the Maine Legislature — LD 233, LD 380, LD 868, LD 1134, LD 1337, LD 1432 — targeting trans girls in sports and the protections of the Maine Human Rights Act. We all want what’s best for our children, and families with trans kids are no […]

There are valid arguments to be made on both sides of the trans athlete debate. But the overarching arguments relate to the rule of law, due process and the constitutional separation of powers so wisely bequeathed to us by our Founders. If the executive branch believes that one of the states is in violation of […]

LD 54, An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees’ Pay Histories, is a common-sense legislative proposal that would benefit all working Mainers. This legislation would empower people with knowledge of the pay range for jobs they are applying for, or are currently working in. Withholding this information creates […]

Most of us enjoy dogs. And, we admire how they are well loved and cared for. Mainers are noted for our common sense. Parents cover sandboxes to prevent cats, foxes, etc. from inadvertently urinating in their child’s play space. I realize that dog owners have accumulated many arguments on why dog urine is not toxic […]

The news that President Trump is setting out to rebuild the coal industry is appalling, given the inevitable result if he succeeds. Our greenhouse gas emissions will rise and our hopeful progress on climate mitigation will slow. This is an ignorant decision by someone with little respect for science or concern for our public welfare. […]

I tend to talk to people in the grocery store. Sometimes a person in the checkout line is someone who likes to talk also. The other day, a man said to me, “Oh, I’m sorry,” as I was loading my items onto the moving counter and I, surprised, said, “Why are you sorry? “Well, I […]

I recently read an op-ed on CentralMaine.com and was planning to make a comment, but to my surprise, when I got to the end of the opinion piece, I found that comments were not allowed. How can a newspaper that publishes opinions morally disallow others to express their opinion in response? This is not a […]

As an evangelical pastor and former Republican, I write out of deep concern for both the witness of the church and the future of our country. I understand why many Mainers support President Donald Trump. His positions on religious freedom, life and conservative values resonate with people of faith. But I urge fellow Christians and […]