This column about women’s issues is written for men. Of course, it would have to be, because I’m a man and know nothing about women’s issues.
2012
Power plant standards needed for energy future
Extreme weather events, such as the storm that tore apart Brownville and other Maine towns in late June, are on the rise. Scientists warn that global warming will bring even more extreme weather in the future, and power plants are the largest U.S. source of the carbon pollution that causes global warming. Maine has been […]
Public comments show split of worry and approval for same-sex marriage ballot language
AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
Silence of leading state Republicans worrisome
I have to wonder if the Blaine House has a dictionary. I have, and it gives the definition of Gestapo as: The German state secret police organized under the Nazi regime, noted for their brutality. It is well known what the Gestapo did to the German Jewish community and all other Jewish people. Gov. Paul […]
Public has its say on wording of same-sex marriage referendum
But after 660 comments, there’s still no clear direction for the secretary of state as he decides the phrasing of the question for the Nov. 6 ballot.
Youkilis homers in Boston as White Sox win 7-5
Kevin Youkilis hit his first homer at Fenway Park as a visitor and Red Sox ace Jon Lester struggled again, allowing six runs in four innings.
Snowe, Collins help GOP block Disclosure Act
The bill was an attempt to end anonymity for big-time donors who secretly influence elections.
Vt. GOP official sorry for Obama Facebook post
Rob Towle said Obama’s ‘stimulus package’ includes cornbread, fried chicken coupons and a prayer rug — attacks that were widely interpreted as racist.
House GOP propose legislation to kill AmeriCorps
The legislation would all defund National Public Radio, public television and Planned Parenthood.