Rich Lowry: Biden’s migrant crisis hits the blue states

The crux of the matter is that the Biden Administration dismantled or downgraded every policy that had established control over the Southern border under his predecessor and is directly responsible for the record number of illegal immigrants flooding into the country. If the influx wasn’t so large, there’d be fewer migrants to sign up for the bus trips north and east to blue cities sponsored by Texas and Arizona.

Cal Thomas: Looks who’s talking, Justice Kagan

Liberals in general, and Justice Elena Kagan in particular, are upset by the decisions of the conservative majority.

Froma Harrop: On border chaos, Republicans are even more to blame

The truth is that Republicans, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have stymied serious efforts, even conservative ones, to curb the flow of undocumented immigrants. Florida is every bit as much a “sanctuary state” as New York. DeSantis just doesn’t call it that.

Austin Bay: End fake peace mentality and treat North America as the war zone it is

We’re in 2022. Low tension is history. In August 2019, then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the reality. “We’re entering a new age of strategic engagement in the Arctic,” Pompeo said, “complete with new threats to the Arctic and its real estate, and to all of our interests in that region.”

Leonard Pitts Jr.: We believe Herschel Walker

We get the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Louie Gohmert and Lauren Boebert, people who could not pour water from a bucket if the instructions were printed on the bottom. Now comes Herschel Walker, fresh evidence of the American conviction that any moron can run a country. One has doubts this guy could run a garbage disposal.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Sept. 25

Marilyn Burgess: Candidates should vote for stricter gun laws

I will not vote for any candidate who will not pledge to vote for the following three things: First, prohibit the possession or purchase of an AR-15 and any automatic weapon able to rapid fire except by the military, police or other authorized security personnel. Second, prohibit the possession or use of any magazine holding […]

Heidi Brooks: Gov. Mills leads with compassion, integrity, experience

I hope voters join me in supporting Gov. Janet Mills. I’m serving in my eighth year as a state House representative from Lewiston. Gov. Mills leads with compassion, integrity and experience. Her knowledge is extensive. She expanded MaineCare eligibility guidelines to reflect the will of the voters. We worked to include more comprehensive, preventative dental […]

Mark Chasse: Rep. Libby wants constituent input on key issues

As property taxes rise — and they invariably do — many elderly on fixed incomes are unable to keep up with that burden. It’s sad to think that our elders, a vulnerable population, could potentially lose their homes in a tax sale. It was gratifying to receive a mailer from state Rep. Laurel Libby on […]

Isobel Golden: Rep. Cloutier a strong, effective voice for Lewiston

I first met Rep. Kristen Cloutier when I served alongside her on the Lewiston City Council, and she was unanimously elected council president. I remember how much respect every council member had for her work ethic, leadership, and commitment to serving Lewiston.  Kristen has taken all of those qualities with her to the State House, […]