I can’t believe the way the draft ballot question is worded.
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Trump’s taste for war makes me ashamed of America | Letter
Never in my 71 years have I felt such sadness and shame. While being a citizen of our amazing country — with its big heart for needy people, here and globally, which makes me honored to be an American — my own heart is breaking. It’s broken, sad and shamed. President Eisenhower warned us with […]
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Joe Baldacci will put the needs of Maine families first | Letter
As the parent of a young adult with severe special needs, I’ve spent years navigating the emotional and physical demands of caregiving. My family is far from alone — hundreds of families across Maine, and thousands more across the country, face the same daily challenges. Too often, we feel unheard. One person who has consistently […]
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Public safety in Maine requires trust | Letter
Maine cannot have effective public safety if members of our communities are afraid to seek help. Earlier this month, LD 1259, legislation that would have clearly separated local law enforcement from federal immigration enforcement, received an “ought not to pass” recommendation. While the bill has failed, the concerns it addressed remain. When individuals fear that […]
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A personal case for birthright citizenship | Letter
No such allegiance?
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Data centers don’t belong in Maine | Letter
Yes, we have lots of land. No, this isn’t the best use for it.
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The Catholic Catechism can justify war | Letter
The March 22 letter “Are there no red lines when it comes to the Middle East?” contained many persuasive declarations. One such declaration was: “… the U.S. is once again engaged in all-out, illegal and immoral war.” A modicum of research in the right direction could nullify such rhetoric. Illegal, the war is not. The […]
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Maine’s schools can help housing crisis | Letter
Recent articles about the poor physical condition of Maine schools and the lack of affordable housing suggest solutions. Consolidation should not be one of them. Reports that my team and I wrote for the Rural School and Community Trust remain valid. Consolidation is bad for students, families and communities; it often results in high costs […]
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A closer look at ranked choice voting | Letter
In the April 5 edition of the Sunday Telegram, Richard Flowerdew, a well-credentialed person, had published a misleading op-ed on ranked choice voting (RCV). While including lots of math and some unnecessary information, he omitted the most important point of RCV. In elections with three candidates, each voter marks their first and second choices. Every […]
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Is Trump our modern-day Phineas Gage? | Letter
The historical case of Phineas Gage (1848) is an integral part of medical folklore, illustrating the involvement of the frontal lobes in problem solving, memory, judgment, impulse control and social and sexual behavior. Before an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his left frontal lobe, Gage had been a most […]