Elizabeth Warren has been severely criticized in the news for being tested and proving she has Native American blood. Nowhere do I see that she claims to be Native American. Why do people care so much? Is it not a compliment to want to be so? President Trump has mocked Warren, calling her “Pocahontas,” laughing […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Voters have a choice to make
Mainers are independent by nature. That is probably why people voted for ranked choice voting. But because of legislative procedures, voters won’t be able to use RCV for the upcoming governor’s election. Or can they? I am grateful to all the candidates for running and being willing to take on the hard work of governing […]
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Janet Mills has what is needed
I write in support of Janet Mills for governor. I support her because she has acted with consistent integrity and wisdom as attorney general of Maine, in the face of constant belittling and attacks from the current governor. I have no doubt that integrity in that position will translate to integrity as governor. I support […]
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How do you spell 'hypocrisy'?
After giving large tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy (millionaires) and minuscule tax cuts to everyone else, it is interesting to see Republicans now want to pay for those tax cuts by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Make the elderly middle class and disabled pay for the tax cuts. That from the party […]
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Colburn will find long-term solutions
New thinking and fresh ideas are needed in Augusta. Party ideology and special interests haven’t served the public well. People must focus on long-term challenges and not get stuck in trade-off thinking. Economic and environmental issues can co-exist. Health care and financial security need not conflict. Short-term savings and long-term investment are each necessary. Who […]
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Hoping to stay at home
I am a 55-year-old female survivor of ovarian and thyroid cancer, as well as cancerous polyps found in the colon. I have degenerative bone disease, fibromyalgia and arthritis. I can see the day when I will need help around the house. I do not want to go to a nursing home. I also do not […]
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Colburn — a new voice in Augusta
We don’t usually write letters to a newspaper, but we think it is important to share why we are supporting Doretta Colburn to represent our district in the State House come Nov. 6. Colburn has listened to our frustration and concerns regarding access to health care and the need for expansion of Medicaid to be […]
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Janet Mills has the right qualities
As a former Auburn school counselor, in my mind a leader must demonstrate kindness, fairness and trustworthiness. I have watched as Janet Mills listens carefully to the people of Maine, and I know that she has all those qualities. Mills will effectively represent all the people while in Augusta. I will vote for Janet Mills […]
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Jared Golden clearly the best choice
I am voting for Jared Golden to represent me in Congress and encourage other to do so, as well. Golden is right on the issues that matter. He knows that the state needs to invest in infrastructure to help Maine’s economy and he will take a common-sense approach to regulation. He is ready to strengthen […]
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Collins up to date on Maine issues
Jan Collins is needed in the state Senate. She is a hard-working and principled leader. Teaching in public schools, she had to work effectively with all kinds of people. Those same skills, honed over 25 years in schools, will serve her well in her service to Maine. There is power in her soft voice. She […]