Froma Harrop: Single mothers in economic pain: Where are the dads?

Pretending that poor families headed by single mothers are just victims of a tough economy absolves the living fathers of all responsibility. That’s what happens when you let the dads disappear from stories of families in financial peril.

Cal Thomas: Meloni baloney

Italy has elected its first female prime minister. Normally that would be cause for celebration by those who promote diversity, but press reaction in Europe and the United States is treating Giorgia Meloni as the second coming of Italian dictator and Adolf Hitler ally, Benito Mussolini.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Tell us something we don’t know

Maybe that’s an ungenerous way to respond to a study on an important social issue by a respected, nonpartisan think tank. But, if you’ve been paying any attention at all, that may be your instinctive reaction to last week’s report from the Washington-based Public Religion Research Institute quantifying that Republicans, as a corporate body, are the most racist folks there are.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Oct. 2

Catherine Newell: Golden continues tradition of independence, bipartisanship

In the current world of partisan bickering, it is refreshing to see a congressman like Jared Golden. His calm demeanor and thoughtful approach in representing Maine’s District 2 is something we need more of in Washington. Even though I may disagree with some of his votes, I certainly appreciate the time he takes in explaining […]

Cheryl Fortier: Gass offers experience, communication to House District 104

I’m so glad to be able to support Anne Gass for the Maine House of Representatives, District 104. I know her to be a smart, open minded, approachable individual. She has experience being on the Gray Town Council and the School Board. I know she would be a great representative for women’s rights and voting […]

Rich Lowry: Crime is a legitimate issue

Crime isn’t a racial issue; it’s about affording all Americans, and especially vulnerable communities, the protection they deserve from lawlessness. Obviously, violent crime is not a blight on the lives of upper middle-class white people.

Jennifer Cooper: Rabasco offers new ideas, approaches as tri-county DA

I write in support of Ed Rabasco for district attorney. I have known Ed for many years. I can say that he is honest, smart, and a real leader. People respect his opinion and rely upon his good advice. He can take complicated situations and figure out what is the best course. When he tells […]

Robert Macdonald: Local politicians haven’t accomplished enough

Our local politicians are nice people. Peggy Rotundo, Margaret Craven, Michel Lajoie and Jared Golden have represented our city for years. Look around Lewiston. Can people tell me what they’ve accomplished? We’ve seen a rise in crime, drugs, homelessness and housing projects. Portland has used Lewiston as a storage space to house their overflow of […]

Bridgette Spencer: Government shouldn’t take over Maine’s power lines

It’s hunting season in Maine. And, as a Central Maine Power employee, I am proud that CMP land is open for Maine recreation. In fact, right now, Versant and CMP both allow access along thousands of miles of their power lines across the state. These corridors are open to all sorts of recreational activities like […]