Whether or not the volume, rage and heated rhetoric of the protests in signs, songs and chants is overtly antisemitic or not, it is not hard for me as a Black man to empathize when I hear some of my Jewish friends tell me the horror they feel at hearing their kids speak of feeling under siege for their Jewish identity. That it’s an election year only adds to their unease.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Rep. Joshua Morris: Flavor ban wrong solution for tobacco cessation
The push to eliminate flavored vaping products in Maine overlooks the significant benefits that vaping offers to adult smokers seeking to quit. By embracing vaping to migrate adults off cigarettes and respecting the preferences of adults who choose to use nicotine products, policymakers can make meaningful strides in reducing smoking rates and improving public health outcomes.
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In rebuttal: Bill Frayer: Gun purchase waiting period helps to save lives
I am writing in opposition to Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ May 19 column (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution“) opposing the 72-hour waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The idea that a reasonable waiting period for buying a gun violates the Second Amendment is ludicrous. The law does not prevent citizens from purchasing a firearm; it […]
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Rich Lowry: Harrison Butker is right about men and women
Complaining about the intensely Catholic subject matter of his address is a little like listening to the keynote at a philately convention and being shocked that it’s all about stamp collecting.
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Kevin Murphy: Rep. Libby pays attention, fights for all Mainers
It seems like every time we turn around, the government taxes us more, and we have to work harder and longer just to keep ourselves afloat. Everything’s costing more these days. But Rep. Laurel Libby pays attention and fights for us. Last year, the Legislature passed a new 1% payroll tax on Maine’s working people. […]
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Peter Rybeck: Rep. Libby fights for everyday Mainers
I support Laurel Libby, running for her third term as state representative. Though a lifelong Democrat, I’ve always backed candidates who speak fearlessly in supporting their voters, not just their party. Laurel fits the bill; supporting or opposing an issue, she has fought both Democrats and Republicans for the everyday Mainer. She’s not in Augusta […]
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Silver Moore-Leamon: Campell aims for positive change in House District 90
Dan Campbell has consistently guided and supported real people as they struggled to deal with life pressures of today’s world. He knows the solution is not to focus on the things that are wrong with the world and look backward, but to do what he can do to create positive change. Dan understands that, much […]
