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How to preserve a democracy in crisis (it’s simple) | Opinion
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (44+ words) The answer, my fellow Mainers, is... vote....
Furious gerrymandering can still be overcome | Douglas Rooks
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (155+ words) Given increased racial tolerance among younger Americans, another New Deal coalition could be built — leaving the GOP billionaires vulnerable....
The World Cup is here. Are we mentally ready to host?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) The tournament is a chance to show the growth of soccer in the United States, if we're ready for such a showcase....
Why are we at war? Why stick with Trump? | Letter
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (177+ words) That’s what we’re all asking right now. Actually, two “whys.” Is Trump so smitten with Netanyahu that he feels obligated to fight his wars for him? The American people deserve a straight answer from Donald Trump. But we’ll never get…...
Protest the actions of our elected officials | Letter
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) I am writing to protest the actions of our elected officials. I am outraged to see those who are sworn to protect our country and its Constitution behaving in unconscionable ways. Examples of these behaviors include destruction of our country,…...
We must stand up to American tyranny | Letter
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) In 1776, taxation without representation was called tyranny. In 20th century Germany, the detention, incarceration and murder of Jews was called tyranny. In 21st century America, tyranny is the kidnapping of immigrants off the streets by armed unidentified masked agents and their incarceration…...
We need leaders who will to help restore our democracy | Letter
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) It was easy for average Americans, who believe in democracy and the Constitution, to save Jimmy Kimmel’s job and his right to free speech. It was easy to have over 7 million people peacefully protest the corrupt Trump administration. But now…...
Securing democracy must be our top priority | Letter
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) I am not focusing on the different political choices we made in the last presidential election; that’s history now. Instead, I’m turning the page and looking ahead with grave concern. I’m frightened by executive actions declared by President Trump, many…...
What happened to checks and balances? | Opinion
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) Douglas I. Hodgkin is professor emeritus of political science at Bates College. What ever happened to the Founders’ “checks and balances” in the U.S. Constitution? They rejected adoption of a monarchy, but they feared direct democracy, for the people were…...
Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 2 to help save lives | Letter
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (271+ words) My father lived in Maine his whole life. He loved to hunt and fish, and he owned several firearms. Being a responsible individual, he knew how to maintain and keep them safe from others. Ironically, our family lived near Lewiston,…...