Why would the world leader of a country with the greatest economy levy devastating and across-the-broad tariffs on the developed countries of the world, including longtime allies? Most economists agree that the tariffs are essentially a tax on the country’s lower and middle classes and could reignite inflation. The cost of consumer goods and durable […]

Thanks to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, Americans know some intimate details about an air attack on rebels harassing shipping in the Red Sea. He took pains to not only provide mission details, but identify discussion participants. Let me offer two observations about what was reported. These deal not with the nature of what was discussed; that […]

I have a live and let live philosophy. If people want to live in a tree or have 12 children, fine, that is their choice. If they want to transition their sex, that is their business. The science tells us to hold off until our hormones settle, but people can make their own choices. Further, […]

What a great, fair and balanced op-ed by Douglas Rooks concerning the trans athletes issue here in Maine (“Transgender questions don’t justify Trump’s abuse,” March 27). On the one hand, he notes President Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” and unfair actions concerning transgender individuals. As the writer says, transgenderism has existed for centuries. I wish all could […]

I write expressing horror and shame at the recent acts of the U.S. government and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, particularly Noem’s visit to the prison in El Salvador. We were subjected to Noem’s posing in a photograph in front of prison cells filled with half-naked people who have been shanghaied and whisked away […]

I’m not a fraudster, despite what Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick might suggest. However, I would complain if Social Security missed a payment; I doubt that CMP and others would be very understanding if I couldn’t pay my bills. The arrogant and elitist attitudes and actions of Trump and his wealthy minions are hurting hardworking Americans. […]

Recently, in applying to renew my membership in the program for expedited border crossings between the USA and Canada, I was informed that “Due to a significant increase in application volume, we are extending the grace period to allow you continued full benefits while U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is finalizing your renewal application.” […]

President Donald Trump’s lust for retribution, and its most recent manifestation in the worldwide tariffs he’s just imposed, shows a willingness to take enormous risks with the nation’s economy. And why not? He won’t suffer one iota personally if things go awry (as they have for a number of his personal financial gambits). He’s got […]