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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sanders will uphold ideals of liberty, equality for all

I read the Jan. 26 letter from Martin Jones of Freeport (“Bernie Sanders is no moderate”) with interest. His opinion embodies the disconnect between generations evident throughout the country in 2020 and demonstrates a significant lack of understanding of economic and political systems. Sen. Bernie Sanders proudly proclaims his plans to reshape the dynamics of […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Warren prioritizes voices, rights of Americans with disabilities

As the parent of a daughter with an intellectual disability, I was excited to read Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s detailed, thoughtful plan to ensure and advance the rights of people with disabilities. It is rare for a presidential candidate to make disability rights a central focus of a campaign. The needs of people with disabilities are […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Feb. 19 Portland town hall will send message to Sen. Collins

Thanks to the help of over 800 people in Maine and around the country, late last year I was able to place three full-page ads in the Maine Sunday Telegram asking Sen. Susan Collins to spend a little more time listening to average Mainers. One of our ads included the names of over 400 people […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Important votes coming up at Maine primaries, caucuses

On March 3, Mainers will vote on Question 1 and weigh on the presidential nomination; on March 8, Maine Democrats will choose convention delegates.
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Boost school bus safety by adding seat belts

Can we retrofit our school buses with seat belts, paid for by private funds? We need a citizens’ initiative to check the legality, get quotes, solicit funds and coordinate with school departments. If Maine doesn’t join the national movement in other states for seat belts in school buses, perhaps our residents will. It’s not fair […]

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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Bloomberg has the mettle, resume to beat Trump

One of the major concerns of the Democratic Party is finding a suitably electable candidate to run against Donald Trump. Mike Bloomberg is that candidate for a couple of reasons: He has business and managerial ability in that he successfully ran a “small nation,” New York City, and brought changes to the health care system, […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Shedding a tear for Kirk Douglas and our republic

Kirk Douglas died Feb. 5 at age 103. Quite an obituary. Talk about humble beginnings. It was noted that Douglas stood up in the 1950s for blacklisted screenwriters like Dalton Trumbo – who wrote not only “Spartacus” but also “Roman Holiday,” “Exodus” and many other great films. Douglas said: “Everybody advised me not to do […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Bloomberg will fight for women’s rights

As a mom of two teenage daughters, my top priority will always be ensuring their future. At every turn, Donald Trump has put this future at risk, from his attacks on health care, gun safety and reproductive rights, the environment and public education, Trump has tried to drag us into the past. In 2020, we […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Fair-minded, straightforward Sanders could bring Americans together

One of my very Republican relatives, who lived near Burlington, Vermont, admired that city’s mayor, Bernie Sanders. As a Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Sanders seems to be surging, with broad appeal across party lines. Could Bernie be the presidential candidate who brings us together? He is honest. He says what he thinks. He’s got some […]
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February 14, 2020

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on 1 if you support freedom of choice

Let me start by saying that I believe in vaccinations. Having worked overseas in health clinics, I have seen the positive impact that vaccines have on our global community. I believe in the power of public health and yet, I urge you to vote “yes” on ballot Question 1 on March 3. It is not […]

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