The word is a new coinage, a portmanteau of “Caucasian” and “audacity” denoting a brand of white arrogance and entitlement that has become tiresomely familiar in recent years. It often plays out in episodes — sometimes fatal — wherein some white person takes it upon themselves to police people of color who are just trying to live their lives.
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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Rich Lowry: Diplomacy in Ukraine shouldn’t be politically incorrect
Although it’s possible that the Russia war machine, if it can be called that, simply collapses in Ukraine, it is more likely that war will end in some messy compromise involving a negotiated settlement. Acknowledging this — and that the continuation of the conflict is a humanitarian catastrophe with enormous costs for the West and the world — shouldn’t be a quasi-thought crime.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mark Cayer: House 96 candidate Lajoie ‘a true public servant’
I write this letter in support of Mike Lajoie’s bid to be elected to the State House, representing District 96. I have worked with Mike many times, over the years. During my time as mayor, Mike was elected council president by his peers. On a weekly basis, Mike and I would meet to discuss policies […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Don Berry: Bishop ‘the real deal’ for House District 77
Bonny Bishop would make a good representative in House District 77. Everything Bonny has done in her life from her education, employment, military service — as well as her love of the Maine woods, lakes and mountains — qualifies her as a good steward. She has a passion for small business and for volunteering at […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Boom: ‘Good will always prevail against evil men’
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, a disgrace to humanity, a demagogue, an insecure leader, a supreme bully, the closest thing to Adolf Hitler since the word Holocaust was invented, the architect of the newest form of another Holocaust. Pure evil for which we must all be delivered from. The reason good will always prevail […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Nancy Greene: Sheats is ‘rock solid — just like Maine’
From 2016-2020, Bettyann Sheats was a critically important state representative. She helped reduce the cost of health care for Mainers, increase the state share of funding for local schools, improve housing for veterans, and provide tax incentives for start-up businesses. Now her candidacy for state Senate is even more vital. Bettyann backs Maine’s current law […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Benjamin DeTroy: Gass would be ‘an amazing representative’ for House District 104
I’ve known Anne Gass, who is running for House District 104 (New Gloucester and parts of Gray) for some 20 years. I’m proud to call her a friend. I can’t think a finer candidate than Anne, who is running as an independent. She is whip smart, eminently practical and has a great heart to boot […]
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Denise Pettengill: Rotundo ‘exactly the kind of person we need in Augusta’
I’ve lived in Lewiston my entire life. I was born here to Franco-American parents and raised my four children here. When my kids were in school, I knew that Peggy Rotundo was someone who was smart, compassionate, and an advocate for people when they needed her. I recently found a photo from Montello School’s Night […]
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Diane Grandmaison: Re-elect Mills, keep Maine the way life should be
“Maine: The Way Life Should Be.” Gov. Janet Mills has been leading our state to maintain our way of life by following the science and getting advice from the professionals in the health industry that saved lives during COVID-19. Maine’s people received a $850 check instead of lowering the gas tax, like Paul LePage wanted […]