Perspective Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Bob Neal: You’re getting warmer

by Bob Neal The Countryman April 21, 2019April 19, 2019

On three key topics, the weight of public opinion and the actions of our elected leaders are out of sync. Global warming, immigration and background checks for gun buyers. In all three cases, public opinion favors governmental action. In all three cases, our elected officials, especially Congress, sit on their hands. Many of us just […]

Op-Eds, Opinion, Perspective

Auburn needs a new Edward Little High School but at what expense?

by Elliott Epstein Special to the Sun Journal April 14, 2019March 28, 2023

It appears that Auburn voters will be given a choice as to whether to build a new high school but no choice as to the scope and cost of the project they’ll be asked to approve in a June 11 referendum. The Edward Little High School Building Committee decided Tuesday to place only one thumbs-up-or-down […]

Op-Eds, Opinion, Perspective

Homer Simpson is in charge. Do’h!

by Bob Neal Special to the Sun Journal April 7, 2019April 17, 2019

Dope slapping his own forehead and groaning “D’oh!” have made Homer Simpson a symbol for our time. His “Do’h!” seems to sum up “What was I thinking?” Lots of people in public life should be dope slapping themselves and groaning, “What was I thinking?” It’s a natural when a person goes tone deaf. Consider these […]

Perspective

Advocates see Puerto Rican statehood as a way to fix its problems

by Jeff Stein The Washington Post April 7, 2019April 4, 2019

“It’s time to end the 120-year injustice of Puerto Rico being a colony,” a House lawmaker said.

Perspective

Puerto Rico is part of the US despite what the White House says

by Aaron Blake The Washington Post April 7, 2019April 4, 2019

In one morning, Trump issued two tweets separating it from the mainland and a spokesman called it a “country” twice.

Nation / World, Perspective

Donald Trump hasn’t treated Puerto Rico well, but that’s a long US tradition

by Yarimar Bonilla Special to the Sun Journal April 7, 2019April 5, 2019

Is this just the best the island can hope for?

Op-Eds, Perspective

Lend me your smarts

by Bob Neal Special to the Sun Journal March 31, 2019April 17, 2019

In the newsroom, tyros learn to frame stories about issues through the eyes and experiences of individuals. “Names is news,” we were often told. Enter Hilary Manuel, who was featured Wednesday in a front-page story about a bill to establish a state office to help former students with their loan debt. She finished graduate school $96,000 in […]