On Jan. 28, the Maine Law Court issued a highly consequential decision — one that could potentially bar civil suits by hundreds of litigants in this state claiming to have suffered sexual abuse as minors by members of the state’s Catholic clergy. The case, Robert E. Dupuis et al. v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland, […]
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Severin Beliveau: Keep the French doors closed to Charles Kushner
There is no reason to expect that he will nurture the relations between our country and our state or with the people of France or of Europe. Appointing Charles Kushner with a history of criminal behavior could be seen as disqualifying for a diplomatic position that requires a high level of trust and integrity.
Cal Thomas: Democrats do have a message
Democrats suffer from a cultural and economic addiction that is stronger than some of the drugs we have allowed to come over our borders.
Austin Bay: New Gaza as condos, not shell holes
Trump has real estate cred. Suddenly, devastated Gaza is a real estate development — it has a future no one else ever saw. Gaza beach and sea. Mild eastern Mediterranean climate. This piece of real estate has “possibilities.” Condos — not craters!
Froma Harrop: Trade war: The pain starts with shame
Even if it’s part of a twisted game of negotiation — Trump has already put off the war with Mexico and Canada by a month — the economic damage is lasting. Meanwhile, Made-in-Trump’s-USA is becoming a toxic label.
Clarence Page: When disaster strikes, Trump’s instinct is to blame DEI first
As Team Trump rolls in with its reforms, it must be cautious about dumping programs that undermine the value of merit while also protecting legitimate policies that offer protection against unfair discrimination and that open doors to opportunity.
Rich Lowry: Why can’t we deport more white illegal immigrants?
The progressive response to President Donald Trump’s deportations is just getting underway, and it’s already dumb and hysterical.
Freight carriers cheat drivers with rent-to-own deals
Independent drivers deserve to be treated fairly, not to become targets of predatory practices.
Dave Trask: Every ward in Auburn deserves representation. Where’s Ward 5?
On Monday night, Feb. 3, the Auburn City Council will vote on a nomination for the open Planning Board position. Currently, the board has members from all five wards, but the appointment committee’s choice would alter this balance, leaving Ward 5 unrepresented.
Froma Harrop: Democrats need to pick and choose: Start with drug prices
Why would Trump be OK with forcing Americans to pay more than the rest of the world for their drugs? The answer is simple: Because the drug companies want them to.