A person’s values say a lot about their character — who they are and why people view them with respect. Jared Golden, a Lewiston resident, has earned that respect. Born in Lewiston and raised in Leeds, he graduated from high school and felt a call to action after 9/11 and joined the Marines. He served […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Get real about mutual respect
Human females have been dominated by human males for thousands of years. With that power comes the license to be disrespectful. Many women have written eloquently about it. Gerda Lerner is my favorite. The Sun Journal featured an Associated Press story (Feb. 28) about a woman who came forward about the lack of respect she […]
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BIW doesn't need tax credit
Maine’s Legislature is considering renewal of a tax credit for Bath Iron Works in return for BIW expanding operations and maintaining at least 5,000 employees. But the U.S. government pays BIW’s parent company, General Dynamics, handsomely. General Dynamics would be double-dipping. And I, paying both Maine and federal taxes, would be handing out money in […]
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Join in the election process
Sometimes I feel completely worn out by the constant noise of politics, but when I look at my five wonderful grandchildren and worry about what kind of future they will have in this country, I remind myself that it has never been more important for regular folks like myself to participate in the election process. […]
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Reducing food security
I write in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to reduce the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by 30 percent and to introduce “harvest boxes” as an alternative, which provide pre-selected staples and shelf-stable food. These measures are a step in the opposite direction of addressing food insecurity. Food insecurity has been increasing in the U.S. […]
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The worst-ever president
Desperate to justify their votes, supporters of President Donald Trump tout economic prosperity under their guy. But let us not forget three other factors: the recovery started and gained steam under President Barack Obama; markets for U.S. products in the rest of the industrialized world are expanding; and Janet Yellen, former Federal Reserve chair, clamped […]
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Hayes working to bring people together
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Terry Hayes’ for governor. I did not know much about Hayes heading into the 2018 gubernatorial election season, but my impression, after learning more about her candidacy, leads me to believe she is an honest, hard-working person who genuinely cares about bringing everyone in Maine politics […]
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Poliquin's priorities are out of touch
In November, voters should remember that Rep. Bruce Poliquin chose to line his pockets and those of his corporate friends instead of investing in Maine communities. His vote to approve a budget that gives the wealthy and big corporations a major tax break will come at the expense of important programs that his constituents rely […]
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Lockman needs to show evidence
I thank Sen. Roger Katz (letter, Feb. 25) for pointing out the importance of more state support for English language education for new Mainers. He rightly reminds people how much everyone in the state depends on their ability to learn how to live here and contribute to local communities and economy. He also rightly notes […]
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Gun violence research necessary
The debate about how best to prevent mass shootings in schools is in full swing. It is fascinating to observe the impressive variety of concepts presented. As society tries to move forward on issues of gun control on one hand versus arming teachers on the other, it would be wise to keep a couple of […]