Cal Thomas: Not a dime’s worth of difference

It’s going to take more than one senator to make the case that our system of elections and government are broken. Returning to the guardrails provided in the Constitution would solve a lot of problems, but barring that unlikely occurrence, it is up to “We the people” to make changes by voting for candidates who are committed to actually addressing and solving the growing number of problems that confront us.

Froma Harrop: ‘The Diplomat’ was diplomacy for dummies

The popular Netflix series “The Diplomat” has Keri Russell playing a woman who’s really sore that she’s been made American ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, May 14

Rich Lowry: The absurd 14th Amendment option on the debt

The heretofore fringe idea that Section 4 of the 14th Amendment empowers the president to keep borrowing and spending as usual even if the debt limit isn’t extended is getting a respectful hearing.

Bob Neal: The Countryman: Politicians would deny kids a great story

I can’t begin to enumerate how immigration has made us richer, in every way. Our system is broken, and neither political party has an immigration plan that can pass a deadlocked Congress, but I still celebrate immigration.

Joe Voisine: ‘We the people need reform’

What is happening in America and the rest of the world is beyond understanding. The use of drugs and guns are everyday occurrences. The age group committing many of these crimes are juveniles to late 20s. Some parents are too lenient when it comes to disciplining their kids. Schoolteachers fear for their lives, especially when […]

Tommy Hayes: Sustainable funding for recovery centers is crucial

As a resident of Dixfield and ally for those in recovery, I am writing to share and illustrate the impact recovery community centers have in combating substance use disorder. Although I don’t face the daily struggles of SUD, I have physical disabilities and have family battling addiction all of my life. These experiences have instilled […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, May 13

Jan Roundy: Auburn needs ‘sane, responsible’ leadership

Citizens of Auburn need to wake up. What is wrong with our city leaders? They see money in the short term so they give permission to strip and destroy the land around our drinking water. That will lead to more pollution in the lake and will mean we will have to spend even more tax […]

Joseph McKinnon: LD 1748 isn’t good for Maine taxpayers

LD 1748 — a bill that would eliminate the requirement for a town to hold a school budget referendum vote unless the district receives a sizeable citizen petition to do that — is another scheme that I feel has been put forward by the teachers unions to raise taxes for the school budget every year […]