Cartoon for Sunday, July 4

Ann Luther and David Madland: Unions and democracy go together

Some advocates and analysts have been suggesting a symbiotic link between strong unions and a vibrant democracy. Their argument is that union organizing is an important, if not essential, tool in building a vibrant democracy, and has been almost since our founding.

Cal Thomas: Human nature and government checks

During the welcome reduction of COVID-19 cases and deaths, it was widely reported many people were refusing to go back to work, because for some, their unemployment and other government benefits were higher than their previous wages. It’s human nature.

Andy Tasker: Republican politicians tearing U.S. apart for power

Republican politicians across the country are tearing our country apart in their bid for power. It’s not even power for themselves so much as to continue the power of the people who donate to them. Just how greedy does one need to be to sell out their own country and continue the control of the […]

Cartoon for Saturday, July 3

Renee Cote: Retain Maine’s beauty, reject power corridor

I thank Chelsea Washburn for her letter to the editor (“Legislators should back Mainers on power corridor,” July 1), which beautifully captures the meaning of “Maine: The Way Life Should Be.” The CMP corridor has nonpartisan opposition — Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated people are all part of the majority of Maine citizens who oppose it. […]

Bob Neal: The Countryman: Evermore efficiency

Almost from its start in 1906, the Department of Agriculture has pushed just one kind of efficiency: labor. The most common measure of labor efficiency is income per farmer, so the USDA has pushed factory farming to produce more income per farmer. But it comes at the expense of efficient use of land and machinery. Not to mention the quality of food.

Arthur Harvey and Elizabeth O’Keefe: Holman for Hartford Selectboard

We support Lee Holman for Hartford Selectboard. She was first elected in 2003, after working on the budget and road committees. She moved here at age 19, born in Lewiston. Even though she is paid a pittance for the hours she puts in, she gives the job her all. If residents care about the smooth […]

Patricia Bernard: Patriotism ‘not a dirty word’

Our Olympians are representing our country. I don’t care how good they are — athletes that insult our flag and national anthem should be banned from representing us. We spend millions on grants to colleges and the Olympic Committee that train them. Also, various businesses and charities support them. They are supposed to be a […]

Rich Lowry: The greatest revolution the world has ever known

Ours is the greatest revolution the world has ever known. It succeeded where so many others have failed, delivered a severe blow to monarchy and aristocracy, inspired republican movements around the world, and won the independence of a country whose power and ideals have influenced the course of history for the better.