I see and hear most of the president’s followers are still following him. Must be like the Senate — not enough stamina to stand up to him. They just sit on their hands while he breaks law after law and tosses out our own Constitution that’s stood for 250 years. What a shame they can’t […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Is it a crime to be a Haitian now? | Letter
Now President Trump wants to deport Haitians, despite continuing violent civil conflict in their home country. Are they criminals? No, but they’re not white, wealthy Americans, so giving them refuge is not in the “national interest.” In fact, as we’ve seen in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, poor American citizens of any race don’t contribute to […]
Susan Collins continues to get it done for Maine | Letter
In a time when Washington often feels broken and divided, it is reassuring to know Maine still has a voice of reason in the U.S. Senate: Sen. Susan Collins. Thanks to her steady leadership, a commonsense solution was delivered on an issue that could have easily fallen victim to political gridlock. While others focus on […]
Grateful for Collins’ opposition to reconciliation bill | Letter
I’m writing to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her “No” vote on the recent reconciliation bill, which will cut SNAP benefits by nearly $300 billion and affect tens of thousands of working families and children in Maine. The bill also guts access to reproductive health care by excluding organizations like Planned Parenthood and Maine Family […]
Jannik Sinner an all-round champ | Letter
This is in response to the July 15 op-ed headlined “Jannik Sinner also aced the compassion test.” It told of how the number one tennis player in the world, Sinner, ran to the other side of the net to kneel by his opponent, Gregor Dimitrov, who was down and clearly in pain while Sinner was […]
Philanthropy should help fund health care in Maine | Letter
There is a long list of needs and they must be triaged
Gorham quarry needs better oversight | Letter
Should I roll up my car windows when driving by the Brickyard Quarry on Route 237 in Gorham? According to the town and state, no problem, breathe it in. According to neighbors and residents, roll up! The emissions from the quarry and asphalt plants are a danger to our health. During the work week, the […]
Stop giving Trump credit for ‘his ideas’ | Letter
I have been watching this whole Trump era unfold and I finally have to speak up about one thing in particular that both sides are mistaken about. The media, both right- and left-leaning, and the voting citizens, on both sides, have made this era of politics about Trump and his “decisions.” This is giving way […]
Maine’s transgender students deserve better | Letter
These young people are not the enemy and should stop being treated as such.
America’s golden age is over | Letter
Those who are more than 30 years old have had the good fortune to live during the greatest period in the greatest country of the modern era on our fragile planet. In short order, it has been carelessly dismantled and intentionally detached from our closest allies, who will no longer be able to trust the […]