At school and at the grocery store, bullying, hatred and rude behavior can be traced to the ‘Trump Effect,’ writes columnist Liz Soares.

In Donald Trump’s world, women are either sexually desirable or disgusting, writes Liz Soares.

Concern about genetically modified food drives decisions on what to buy at the grocery store, writes Liz Soares.

A random act of kindness at the checkout prompts Liz Soares to get out of her ‘me-centric mode.’

Gov. Paul LePage, like Donald Trump, has a tin ear when it comes to sensitivity and tolerance, writes Liz Soares.

From Copley Square in Boston to Lithgow in Augusta, exploring the old and new of libraries stirs a sense of joy, Liz Soares writes.

Criticizing parents who have lost a son while serving his country is not normal human behavior, writes Liz Soares.

There’s no way I can vote for Donald Trump; the question is, can I bring myself to cast my ballot for Hillary Clinton? asks Liz Soares.