Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Feb. 21

Froma Harrop: We’re green. Are we mean?

Our trading partner are quite focused on — and rattled by — the unleashing of U.S. government subsidies, direct and indirect, for domestic industry. With the scales weighted on buying American products, there’s been an explosion of activity making everything from electric vehicles to solar panels to equipment for capturing carbon.

Austin Bay: To end the war, attack Russia’s center of gravity: Vladimir Putin

Hard diplomatic narrative warfare should personalize the war, tie it to Putin the man and then promote his removal “to promote peace.” Emphasize Russia’s isolation — not even Belarus will join the war. Inundate Russia with the terrible fact that 150,000 Russians lost their lives in the first year of Putin’s war.

Cal Thomas: Mitt Romney and authoritarianism

A forthcoming biography of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) reportedly includes the former presidential candidate’s view that his party is sliding toward “authoritarianism.”

Rep. Kristen Cloutier: A paid family and medical leave program would be transformational for Maine

This session, we have a momentous opportunity in the Legislature to enhance Maine’s care infrastructure. A statewide paid family and medical leave program would support our working families, make our economy more competitive and set us on a better path to improved health and well-being, both now and well into the future.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Feb. 19

Trampas Hutches: Good options remain despite maternity closures

As maternity options dwindle for families, collaboration across our region — with public officials, employers, government and private payors and other health care organizations — will be more important than ever to continue providing the necessary care in our communities.

In rebuttal: Carmen Dufresne: All high school seniors should read ‘The 1619 Project’

The only redeeming value of Rich Lowry’s recent column, “No, slavery didn’t create capitalism” (Feb. 9), is that it might pique U.S. citizens’ interest in drawing their own conclusions into reading “The 1619 Project.” In my opinion, “The 1619 Project” should be mandatory reading for all high school seniors so they will learn that the […]

Edmund Lewis: No president should serve beyond age 75

God — whoops, the “king” — has spoken. Anyone who doesn’t know who he is has obviously either been out of the world or is both blind and deaf. Yes, the king is our one-term 45th president, who intends to run again in 2024. My first thought was, where do I run to, and my […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Feb. 18