“I believe only American citizens should vote in American elections,” proclaimed Sen. Susan Collins at the Republican State Convention. That’s like saying I believe people should have car insurance or should pay their taxes. It has been the law of the land for generations that only American citizens can vote in U.S. elections, and Collins […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Nirav Shah will focus on growing Maine | Letter
Maine is in “dire financial straits” and needs to grow, according to Dr. Nirav Shah, who’s campaigning for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. That is the only way to take care of Mainers who need affordable housing and affordable healthcare, because the Center for Equal Justice reports that 70,000 of us experience extreme poverty. Some 35,000 […]
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Joe Baldacci will challenge corporate power | Letter
State Sen. Joe Baldacci and I studied together for the bar exam 35 years ago. While we pursued different paths as lawyers, I’ve been privileged to observe him build a successful law practice while accepting clients whose cases challenge power imbalances. Baldacci has integrated social justice with legal strategies to advance positive systemic change. He centered his […]
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Maine must crack down on workplace violence | Letter
The recent killing of Marlene McNeill at a group home in Portland should shake all of Maine. As an emergency room nurse, I am very familiar with workplace violence. It is not rare, it is routine. Caretakers are punched, kicked, spat on and threatened on a regular basis. Too often, these incidents are dismissed as […]
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Susan Collins could and should be doing more right now | Letter
I believe Sen. Susan Collins expects us to be grateful that, by voting for the War Powers Resolution ending conflict in Iran, she was one of the few Republicans to support the latest effort to require Congress to do its job. We need Collins to do more. We need her to use her seniority and […]
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Angus King III for governor | Letter
I write in strong support of Angus King III for governor because of his values, his work ethic and his experience. He has an impressive record for building things and solving problems that make life better for people. He knows how to get things done and be accountable for the results and dollars involved. I […]
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Big claim, scant evidence from Vance on Maine Medicaid fraud | Letter
Vice President JD Vance slipped into Maine earlier this month and claimed that he knew of $46 million in Medicaid fraud — without presenting a shred of evidence. If Vance truly knows about fraud, I call on him to share the details with the press and with law enforcement. It’s his sworn duty to uphold […]
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We must address the looming climate disaster | Letter
It is clear as glass that our adaptable democracy is one of humanity’s successes but, when broken, glass shatters into countless pieces. We are close to shattering our environment. Democracy will fall close behind. Earth itself has a disease never before experienced by humans: global warming, caused by our carbon burning addiction. As an engineer, […]
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If women lead, Maine will respond | Letter
For Maine governor, I am excited to vote for Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former House Speaker Hannah Pingree. Maine Democrats are lucky to have two incredibly talented and experienced women running for our governor. I plan on ranking Shenna and Hannah as my top two. When women lead, economies respond. States with women […]
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Troy Jackson has the experience Maine needs | Letter
On the first day of early voting, I proudly cast my ballot for Troy Jackson for governor. I have known him since 2014 and although the other candidates in the race are all smart, accomplished people, only Jackson has the unique combination of leadership skills, legislative experience, labor credentials, personal history, big achievable ideas and […]