In our democracy, political hopefuls are open to scrutiny. Investigative reporters, historians and other seekers of truth look into the backgrounds of political candidates so that voters know what they are getting. As responsible citizens, it is up to us to analyze their findings.  Graham Platner has won the imagination of voters. Portraying himself as […]

If it weren’t for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) I would not have been able to open two restaurants and create more than a dozen jobs. If not for ACA health care coverage, when I had a pregnancy complication that resulted in a $40,000 hospital bill, we would’ve gone bankrupt and been forced to shut […]

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 […]