That was the rather plaintive response of a man on Twitter when news broke that Kansas voters had rejected an attempt to remove the right to abortion from their state constitution. We are talking about a fire-engine-red state. It went for Donald Trump in 2016 and repeated the error in 2020.
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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Posted inLetters, Opinion
ZamZam Mohamud and Elizabeth Eames: Rep. Cloutier ‘an excellent fit for Lewiston’
We write in support of Kristen Cloutier for re-election as Lewiston’s District 94 representative in Augusta. Having each served as School Committee members, we especially appreciate her attention to our students, her sympathetic ear, and her deep understanding of our local needs. For instance, Kristen was instrumental in expanding the availability of oral hygiene services […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ann Varney: Brakey ‘a true American grass roots candidate’ for Senate
In researching political candidate backgrounds (corporate ties, voting records, etc.), I am impressed with the character and integrity of Eric Brakey, running for State Senate. He has a proven record with initiatives, like gun rights (sponsored and passed constitutional carry in Maine, helped to pass the “Right To Try” in Maine, and passing bills that […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Your fluffy kitty is a killing machine
You need a mouser out in the barn? OK. But understand that cats, whether workers or just companions, are responsible for the extermination of entire bird species.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Joe Manchin’s travesty
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin brags about the $300 billion in deficit reduction over 10 years, which is supposed to be one of the bill’s counterinflationary bragging points. Just a week or so ago, though, the senator voted for the Senate’s $280 billion “Chips and Science” bill. What the West Virginia solon giveth with one hand, he taketh away with another.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Rich profit from system they hate supporting
I write in rebuttal to Mr. Joe Voisine (“Government takes from middle class to help poor,” Aug. 2). First I must say the only fox these hens need to worry about is one former Gov. Paul LePage, who gave back $300 million meant for Maine health care. After World War II the American people, at […]
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Richard Fochtmann: Oil companies profit greatly amid high gas prices
The profits for three oil companies just this quarter — April, May and June — were Chevron, $11.6 billion; Shell, $16.7 billion; and ExxonMobil, $17.9 billion. Meanwhile, Republicans refuse to put a tax on excess profits. The CEOs and stockholders of these oil companies and their Republican politicians want to thank people for paying high […]
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Alice Flanders: Poor adults need dental care
I have been waiting for dental care for poor adults for 36 years. I have a very good example of one of the reasons it is a good idea. I had some tenants who were on Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The mother had a toothache. It needed to be pulled. She was out […]