Several recent actions by the Trump administration directly affect Maine people, and not in a good way.

The DOGE people are trying to close down the federal Department of Education, which funds and mandates services for at-risk children (Title I) and children with learning challenges and disabilities (special education). Everyone knows families that would immediately be threatened by such changes.

Also, the Institute for Museum and Library Services is being targeted. Who doesn’t benefit from our fine museums and free libraries?

And, lastly, the U.S. Institute for Peace is being shuttered. It has a minuscule budget compared to the Department of Defense, and is the only government agency specifically tasked with avoiding armed conflict. We are told we can afford billions preparing for war, but not pennies to avoid war? All of these actions will change life for Mainers, and we should stand united in protest against them.

Henry Washburn
New Sharon