Of the unconstitutional, immoral, economic and social consequences of ICE’s invasion of our cities, one result is frequently not recognized: the training and arming of white nationalists and neo-Nazis in modern urban warfare. ICE’s recruitment drive used music and language aimed directly at extremist groups such as the Proud Boys, whose “Unite the Right” paraders […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Health care fraud may be a symptom of a curable illness | Letter
I’m writing in response to John Schaberg’s letter of Feb. 25 (“Dr. Oz may want to focus more on Medicare fraud”). While I certainly agree that fraud, in any situation, hurts all of us, I believe that often the institutional fraud in the Medicare system that Schaberg writes about is a symptom of a very […]
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I couldn’t be more proud of Graham Platner | Letter
There’s a reason thousands of us have signed up to make phone calls, knock on doors and do what it takes to get him elected.
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Vital health care services in Maine need protecting | Letter
Legislation currently being considered in Augusta — LD 2196 — ignores the vital community role hospitals play and the specialized care that could be lost if passed. As a Maine pediatrician, I have witnessed the life-saving interventions provided in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, in the emergency departments throughout Maine and in the […]
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Maine needs a Universal Constitutional Remedies Act | Letter
George Simonson’s March 8 letter involves a justified concern about potential abridgment of our constitutional rights. He urges that Maine pass a Universal Civil Rights Act (UCRA), similar to laws in Minnesota and Colorado. But the Minnesota and Colorado laws are anti-discrimination laws, and at least the Minnesota law was passed with bipartisan support many […]
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USPS is falling asunder | Letter
The article “USPS expecting to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress” (March 6) described serious problems the postal service faces: imminent threat of cash running out and long-standing barriers to needed reforms. The problems are national, but they are having real impacts on our service in southern Maine. During a […]
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Most of us oppose war against Iran | Letter
As the Trump administration embarked on a senseless, illegal and unpopular attack on the nation of Iran, this publication’s online comments section was temporarily down. I have read reports that the the U.S. public is opposed to these unprovoked attacks on Iran, four to one. Negotiations were ongoing and Iran was interested in a diplomatic […]
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Report on Augusta school board meeting fell far short | Letter
Your article on the recent Augusta school board meeting, focused almost entirely on the antics of the few disrupters, was profoundly disappointing (“Allegations, prayers fly at Augusta school board meeting,” March 12). Imagine the reaction of the people who contributed to that meeting, especially the students, when they saw their efforts ignored. You allowed the […]
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The candidate who defeats Susan Collins will be highly strategic | Letter
In order to own the story and win the day, a successful opponent will need to be prepared for political games and schemes.
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Geography shouldn’t keep Mainers from their meds | Letter
I would like to ask everyone to stop for a moment and consider the term “pharmacy desert.” It’s when an individual needs to drive 10 miles or more to get to the closest pharmacy to them. Maine is currently the state with the highest population of older adults. For those who are not able to […]