I am heartbroken by the news of another child’s death in such a tragic circumstance in Maine. I know that parents, grandparents, and those who work with children have been holding them closer and watching over them with increased care. My prayers go out to the family and to the bus driver involved in this […]

On Dec. 17, Congress disappointed many Americans. A resolution to block the Trump administration from hostilities against the country of Venezuela, without congressionalauthorization, failed by two votes. This was a modest resolution, simply requiring that Congress be included in a deliberative process when there is the possibility of stumbling into a war. The Constitution is […]

It amazes me to hear and read that “we need experienced people in Congress.” We have experienced folks in Congress now and to say they’re disappointing is an understatement.  Americans can’t even have “affordable” health care. Many countries have free health care. We have a president who is tearing down the government without a peep […]

If the media (television talk shows in particular) did not trash talk our government officials and policies, maybe some of the political violence would subside. There is hardly an hour in which someone is not trashing U.S. leaders and policies. No wonder shootings and other violence is occurring everyday. Where has the love of our […]

Thomas Ewig’s Dec. 14 letter to the editor (“Capitalism will save us in the end”) would have us believe that capitalism lifts all boats. History teaches a different story. Over the past 50 years, what Lincoln called “the government of the people, by the people, and for the people” has been hijacked by the wealthy […]

Our beauty routines are making animals suffer. Every year, countless rabbits, mice and dogs are subjected to toxic chemical tests so companies can sell new makeup products. These animals are burned, poisoned or blinded, then discarded when no longer “useful.” This cruelty continues even though safe, effective, non-animal testing alternatives already exist. We cannot pretend […]

I was shocked and angered by President Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans. We are fortunate to have Somalis in Maine. They are industrious, hard-working and have added much to the communities where they have settled. In August 2010, the Lewiston Sun Journal reported that Somali entrepreneurs had reinvigorated downtown Lewiston by opening dozens of shops […]

With President Trump’s renaming of the Kennedy Center, renovating/rebuilding the White House and new plans to erect a triumphal arch, the administration should consider renaming the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., would become “Donald’s City.” Some people may simply call it Trumpsville, recalling the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” in which George Bailey sees what […]