I have noticed a chilling uptick in the number of people refusing to be fully identified in the media, stating “fear of retribution” when asked to comment on actions of the current administration. Similarly, how frequently, following these stories, the (fill in the blank department/individual/administration) “did not respond to requests for comment.” Add to this […]

Let me get this straight — people say they are worried about the environment? OK, then answer me these questions: In cities like Lewiston or Portland — or any city for that matter — is it normal to tear down perfectly good buildings? To scrap structurally sound building materials? Or, to waste unnecessary energy tearing […]

I couldn’t sleep last night, thinking about terrified people trying to sleep without a mattress or blanket in the gulag we sent them to in El Salvador. Any of us could suddenly be seized from the street by masked and armed enforcers, handcuffed and sent into a gulag where are deprived of contact with our […]

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. […]