The reaction by radicals to two events in New York City again demonstrates how far we are from achieving peace of the social kind, much less goodwill of the political kind.
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.
Paul and Cynthia Stancioff: Agriculture and solar energy are not rivals
The beauty of employing actual numbers and quantities in the context of our unfolding energy transition is that they are in general quite affirming, and provide a foundation for optimism.
Rich Lowry: Trump should swear off lawfare
A new campaign of lawfare would be terrible for the country. Using the legal system for political ends erodes faith in it and unnecessarily inflames passions.
Froma Harrop: Americans need to dance
We need disco again — or something like it. The pandemic is over, and many of us are seeking escape from our toxic politics.
Carole Richards: Qualifications for next administration
Here are some qualifications for the new administration. First is the agility to bow slowly from the waist, while wearing a silly grin and nodding one’s head vigorously to every inane suggestion. Second, knowledge or expertise is not required, just absolute loyalty to the chosen one. Third, the ability to disregard all learned ethics and […]
David Vincent: Social Security Fairness Act needs Senate’s passage, Biden’s enactment
I am writing to bring attention to important legislation pending in the U.S. Senate that directly impacts public employees, including firefighters, teachers and state workers. The Social Security Fairness Act (S. 597) aims to eliminate the unfair penalties imposed on public workers by the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. These provisions significantly […]
Clarence Page: Why did Joe Biden not keep his promise? His son still deserves justice
The election is over. Prepare to live with the consequences.