The Somali people hope that U.S.-educated people are strengths of their nascent democracy, but never thought about struggling to fight for their rights and freedoms against a new dictator who was educated and once lived in the United States.
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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In rebuttal: Joel Goodman: Gilbert wrong about apartheid in Israel
In his letter (“U.S. needs to stop aiding ‘warmongers of Israel,’” May 27), Larry Gilbert Sr. appears to have accepted the Palestinian story that turns the aggressor into the victim. When Hamas decided to shoot thousands of missiles into Israel it knew that Israel would either sit by quietly or respond. And respond Israel did. […]
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Jim Benson: America’s values need ‘a good look’
America needs to take a good look at what our values are. Since the Obama Administration our county has been on a downward spiral. Donald Trump’s presidency is just one example of what America can and should be. It is appalling what Biden’s administration is doing to America. Biden’s policies are hell-bent on destroying America. […]
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Cal Thomas: Ministry of Truth 2.0
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is reportedly considering the development of tools that would help America’s children discern truth from lies and know when they are being fed “disinformation.” The Washington Times, which first reported the story, says a department spokesperson declined to give details, but that more information would be revealed “in the […]
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Lorraine Tyra: Kudos to Bennett, shame on Walmart
My heart goes out to Tony Bennett for his efforts in trying to clean up the mess behind and around Walmart. Walmart should be ashamed. The store knew that trash was being thrown over the bank all along. It just chose to ignore the mess. Kudos to Tony Bennett, and shame on Walmart. Lorraine Tyra, […]
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Patricia Bernard: Cycle of killing ‘has gotten old’
I must be getting cynical in my old age. Hamas attacked Israel first. It knew Israel would fight back and kill some of its fellow countrymen. Now it can have a photo op of the dead and damage. Actually, both sides had victims and damage. This cycle keeps repeating itself. Again us stressed taxpayers will […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: He was a Vietnam vet named Greg
On Memorial Day, we honor those who sacrificed their lives in America’s wars. This year, though, I’ll also be thinking of Greg and all those like him, keeping unwilling company with demons of sorrow and despair.
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Froma Harrop: Republicans actually need the Jan. 6 Commission
Legislation passed by the House would establish a 10-member commission appointed equally by Democrats and Republicans. Without Republican input, the official story of Jan. 6 will be told by historians, journalists and the courts.
