Can we change how Maine chooses constitutional officers now? The latest dispute between the LePage administration and Attorney General Janet Mills over which lawyers may lawyer for the state brings the problem into focus. Mills points to the statutory duties of her office, but the administration has a reasonable argument when it expresses concern over […]
“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” A quote from Martin Luther King. You’d be hard pressed to find someone in politics who disagrees with it, mostly because it reflects a commonly held truth. That is why the GOP often points out […]
The internet was certainly angry last week. After a rather ridiculous statement, Mainers of all stripes banded together in common cause to denounce a statement that could not be allowed stand. I’m glad we all agreed the writings of Drew Magary of GQ magazine weren’t funny. What did you think I was talking about? Many […]
Remember Mad Libs? Here is a topical one: A small group of Americans, calling themselves ________________, took to publicly owned _____________ in protest. They declared they would not leave until their demands were met, specifically _______________________. These are some options: “Occupy Wall Street,” parks, bank CEOs were arrested. “Black Lives Matter,” streets, police officers were […]
