In their reporting on the careers of Jane Goodall and David Attenborough, CNN, NPR and PBS all skipped mention of their many statements warning of dire consequences for wildlife, their habitats and us if we don’t find ways to cork the population-growth genie — and soon. It may be significant that most such warnings come […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Time to replace the senescence in the Senate | Letter
We need new leaders with less baggage and greater ideas.
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America’s boomers need to step aside | Letter
Has America “earned” Trump, ICE, 2025? Have we ignored our addiction to reality TV scenarios that generally result in shaming and pain; social issues regarding our addiction to cheap labor; the ability of a moneyed, select group of white men to dictate the next levels of America, starting with the Kochs and Newt Gingrich? We’ve […]
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Appalled by USDA website messaging on shutdown | Letter
I’m fuming. I went on the USDA website and found the following message: “Due to the Radical Left Democrat (sic) shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel and clothe the American […]
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It’s time for Maine’s next generation to lead | Letter
It isn’t ageist or selfish to want my generation represented in Washington.
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Do not suggest Maine’s trans athletes pose a problem to be solved | Letter
I am deeply disappointed with Douglas Rooks’ irresponsible Oct. 16 column, “Transgender athletes conflict must be resolved so Maine can move on,” and the Portland Press Herald’s decision to publish it. Mr. Rooks’ focus on trans athletes as a problem to solve promotes and normalizes anti-trans bias. Did Mr. Rooks think about what it might […]
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Republicans and Democrats must unite to impeach Trump | Letter
It’s worth reminding ourselves that this race toward cruel and insipid fascism could end tomorrow if a handful of elected Republicans joined with Democrats to impeach the president. Instead of spouting platitudes about the shutdown being the fault of Sen. Chuck Schumer, as if we’re still living in an era of semi-functional governance, Sen. Susan […]
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Support of Question 1 places undue burden on election officials and voters | Letter
I had the privilege of chairing the 2012 Elections Commission, which was charged with carrying out the legislative resolve to study “voter participation … and the conduct of elections in the state.” This was a protracted effort with representatives of differing views who conducted hearings throughout the state. Since then, there has been intense interest […]
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No Kings protest energy could be put to better use | Letter
Every week, it seems another protest or rally pops up — people shouting, holding signs and venting their outrage into the wind. No matter what side you are on, there is always an underlying feeling of anger. The latest is the No Kings protest. Hundreds will show up, chanting, posting selfies and going home feeling like […]
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Rita Pello offers expert-backed education policy for Augusta | Letter
As an Augusta resident, I had the privilege of attending a recent Board of Education meeting. The boardroom has been full lately, with debate surrounding presidential executive orders that conflict with federal and state laws. Emotions have run high (some attendees even wore T-shirts displaying board members’ faces and home addresses), but at-large member Rita […]