Jennifer Gingrich: There’s more than abortion at stake for women’s rights

How did we get to the point where simply acknowledging the reality of biological sex is deemed hate? Everyone deserves protection from discrimination in employment, education and housing, but does being inclusive have to preclude common sense? It’s ludicrous to believe that the moment a male declares he feels female, there’s no physical difference between him and me or your mother.

Cal Thomas: California dream could become a nightmare

State officials have banned the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, but a preview of the nightmare that could occur in the near future is happening now.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Sept. 11

Charles Tobie: Imagine if politicians controlled baseball

Just imagine, if baseball were controlled by politicians, umpires could be appointed for life by whichever team won the World Series. The winning of the series could be disputed indefinitely and declared by the losers to have been “stolen.” The field, locker rooms and front offices of the winners could be overrun by angry fans […]

Mary Sylvain-Leonas: Rabasco offers ‘good insight’ on criminal justice to DA post

I hope voters will support Ed Rabasco for district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. I have known Ed for more than 30 years and can attest to his fine character and integrity. Ed has good insight regarding criminal justice. Tax dollars are often wasted on questionable policies. Taxes are meant to be spent […]

Caleb Dunn: Brakey puts people above politics

In the yards of families across local communities, blue and white “Eric Brakey for Maine Senate” signs are popping up everywhere — and it is no wonder why. Across two terms, Brakey accomplished more than anyone expected from a rookie. He united bipartisan coalitions to reform welfare, restor Second Amendment rights, enact Right to Try, […]

Froma Harrop: Donald Trump to the Democrats’ rescue

Trump is not going to give up his massive spotlight, not for the good of the party, much less America. It’s Trump to the rescue for Democrats, though. That could finally pull the plug on him.

Bob Mennealy: People should cherish their health, values

The disappointment I felt after receiving our increased Auburn property tax bill was tempered by news of good friends who had the good fortune and skill to shoot rounds of  golf and score below their age, which is quite a feat. Other good news recently was that Democrats — supported by AARP, on a strict […]

Rich Lowry: The Democrats have a culture-war midterm strategy

Over the last couple of months, the party has set about to out-culture war the Republicans, using a different set of issues. As Republicans around the country desperately try to keep the focus on the ultimate kitchen-table concern, inflation, Democrats insist on talking about one of the most contentious issues in American politics, abortion.

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Sept. 10