Category: National
National Politics
What Is Cannabis?
The Devil’s Lettuce, KGB, Mary Jane, MJ, Cheeba, Ganja, Left-Handed Cigarette, Kind, Endo, Sinsemilla, Wacky Tabacky, Reefer, Pot, Weed, Marijuana, Hemp, these are just a sampling of names cannabis goes by, but what is it…
California Shooting and Antisemitism
In the event of a disaster, one has to wonder what the fallout is. Who is to blame? How can we prevent this tragedy from happening again? These questions have answers. But the truth is…
Time For Bipartisan Action
Time For Bipartisan Action To Protect the Internet The role and importance of high-speed internet in the lives of everyday Mainers cannot be overstated. It links job-seekers to new employment opportunities, students and those looking…
A Tale of Two Women
The late, great Charles Dickens wrote a “Tale of Two Cities” in 1859. It was set in two of the world’s greatest cities, London and Paris, before and during the French Revolution. The opening sentence…
BE BOLD!
I have spoken out a lot this year regarding abortion. Although I have always been Pro-Life and been very clear about it, many have asked why this has taken on such an urgency with me,…
Why We Have the 2nd Amendment
If there is something in Constitutional news that comes up as frequently as a fat man at an all-you-can-eat buffet, it is the 2nd Amendment. In the wake of several recent shootings, democrats have predictably…
Potential Measles Exposure
Maine CDC Alerts Public to Potential Measles Exposure in Southern Maine The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that on April 1, 2019…
Identity Theft Protection
Identity Theft…How To Protect Yourself From Becoming A Victim. What is Identity Theft? Identity Theft is the fraudulent use of another person’s identity for some type of gain. This usually takes the form of using…
Anti-Semitism and Other Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories
This just in… antisemitism is not a national issue. It is in fact a right-wing conspiracy theory designed to undermine Muslim POC (person of color) women in Congress and in the Women’s March because…
What a Danger to Our Constitution Looks Like!
U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), best known for calling President Trump a m*****f***** and cozying up to anti-Semites, recently stated the following “The most dangerous threat to our democracy is President Trump’s actions since taking…
BE BOLD!
This article should be considered a sidebar to the article, Just Imagine. As you know, the Maine Legislature is considering passing a measure that would tie Maine’s Electoral Votes to a Multi-State Compact that would…
Just Imagine …
Since 2016, we have heard that the Russians interfered with the Presidential election. We have also heard that although it is an unprecedented misinformation campaign, no actual votes were changed. In other words, the Russians…