Sen. Susan Collins said she would withhold judgment on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court until she observed his confirmation hearings. Those hearings have now produced documentary indications that, despite his caginess in testimony, he would vote against a woman’s right to choose and against health insurance protection for people with preconditions. In […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Practice compassion toward animals
This is in response to David Theriault’s letter (Sept. 5). In a world filled with suffering and injustice of all kinds, it’s a moral imperative for Christians and every caring person to do whatever we can to help others — regardless of whether they have two legs or four, are covered in skin or a […]
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Craven a champion for seniors
I am writing in support of Margaret Craven, Lewiston state Representative for District 59, in the upcoming election. Craven is a champion for working families, as well as seniors, and she has served her community for many years with true passion. She is a volunteer for students who participate at Literacy Volunteers in Lewiston-Auburn. Her […]
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In agreement about Bob Neal
I totally agree with Charlotte Bogue (letter, Sept. 1). Bob Neal surely has his “ducks in a row” (common sense), which seems to be a rarity. Janet Kinney, Jay
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Have to pay out-of-pocket
People should be warned — many doctors do not take people on MaineCare, since the bills owned them are not being paid as they should. Gov. Paul LePage keeps saying there is no money available to expand the program. Bills are paid as money comes in. Doctors need to pay salaries, etc. I am on […]
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Collins must safeguard Americans
America is threatened with the loss of pre-existing condition protections in two ways. A Texas lawsuit and the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court jeopardize those popular consumer protections. The Affordable Care Act forbids insurance companies from denying or charging more for covering people who have pre-existing conditions. In Texas v. U.S., the […]
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Unintended victims of war on drugs
The renewed war on drugs, specifically opioid drugs, has created significant negative consequences for an unintended people group — people with chronic illness and chronic pain. Contrary to popular belief, that people group is not responsible for the opioid overdose epidemic, yet they are the ones being targeted by state governments across the country in […]
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Cloutier an effective advocate
Kristen Cloutier is a friend, colleague and, in my estimation, a skillful, compassionate and smart public servant. She has been City Council president for four years and represents an elected official Lewiston can take great pride in. She does her homework, is a careful steward of residents’ tax dollars and helps negotiate challenging issues with […]
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Holding Sen. Collins accountable
Ongoing reports coming out of the White House indicate that President Donald Trump is completely off the rails. There can really be no doubt anymore. I implore Sen. Susan Collins to stop rubber-stamping his attempt to undermine the nation’s democracy and reduce or obliterate protections for average Americans. Immediate case in point — Supreme Court […]
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Question 1 would help Mainers
The “stop the scam” movement to get people to vote “no” on Question 1 in November is both hyperbolic and misleading. For years, the elderly and disabled citizens in Maine have waited for gridlocked legislators and the inept governor to come up with a mechanism to provide better access to in-home care. They continue to […]