News
Quebec's Euthanasia Agenda

Although Maine law prohibits aiding another person in committing suicide, Washington and Oregon, and several countries in Europe have already legalized euthanasia. The law in Washington and Oregon is somewhat more restrictive than the corresponding laws in Europe, and applies only to those who have less than six months to live.
Jul 7, 2010 - 5:04:26 PM

Opinion
Bearing False Witness

A picture is emerging of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan which exceeds even the worst fears of her opponents.  The leader in the fight to stop Kagan’s nomination is Dr. Charmaine Yoest, the Director of the Pro-life organization Americans United for Life. 

Yoest is a political scientist turned crusader in the Pro-life movement, and has been involved in every Supreme Court abortion case since Roe v. Wade. Thanks to her thorough-going knowledge of the politics of abortion, Yoest is in an ideal position to see behind Kagan’s façade of being a fair and impartial judge.  Yoest warns that Kagan will be “an agenda-driven justice” who will “oppose even the most widely-accepted protections for unborn human life.”


Jul 5, 2010 - 11:40:27 AM

News
Supreme Court Decision Impacts Rights of Christian Groups

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court promises to become a serious threat to Christian organizations on campuses across the nation. While some commentators are concluding that the decision in Christian Legal Society v. Hastings is no cause for immediate concern, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has warned the ruling “is a serious setback for freedom of expression.”

In 2005,  students at Hastings Law School in San Francisco sought to form a local chapter of the Christian Legal Society. In order to join the group, prospective members were required to sign a Statement of Faith and to uphold the bylaws of the society. The Statement of Faith excludes anyone who engages in sex outside of marriage, or professes a faith other than Christianity.
Jul 4, 2010 - 11:56:16 AM

News
Ask Your Senator About Elena Kagan

No nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court has been more controversial than Elena Kagan, since none has been more out of step with traditional American values. Gun rights activists are unhappy that Kagan drafted an Executive Order for President Clinton which banned the import of many types of semiautomatic rifles.

The National Right to Life Committee has expressed its strong opposition to Elena Kagan, stating she was the key strategist in persuading President Clinton to veto the ban on partial birth abortion. According to the NRLC, Kagan kept President Clinton from learning important medical evidence that partial birth abortion is never needed to save the life of a pregnant mother. As a result of Kagan’s advice, more than 2,000 babies were killed by partial birth abortion.
Jun 29, 2010 - 8:06:43 PM

Opinion
Immorality is Worse than BP Oil Spill

When BP sank an oil shaft deep into the earth — a mile below the surface of the Gulf, and another two miles through rock — it showed a stunning lack of prudence and foresight. For the sake of economy, the company left off an indispensable safety valve; and out poured an unstoppable torrent of oil. The heavy crude oil and asphalt immediately began killing all the creatures that swim in the sea, fly through the air or build their nests on land.
Jun 25, 2010 - 10:00:49 AM

News : Maine
Portland's Fishy Deal

Portland has changed a great deal since the days when Henry Wadsworth Longfellow looked out from his home on Fore Street, down to the docks that lined the Fore River. The young poet would see majestic sailing ships and stevedores, busy chandlers and barrel-makers. In Longfellow’s day, the most imposing buildings in town were the tall-spired churches, or perhaps the monumental Custom House.

Today, much of the working waterfront is gone, replaced by trendy boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Where Longfellow’s house once stood, at 161 Fore Street, there is now a vacant lot, and across the street, a parking garage. A five-minute stroll to the west, and one reaches the part of Fore Street where nightclubs and  bars crowd one another competing for customers, and one or two stores cater to a trade too vile to mention.  

Jun 24, 2010 - 2:02:52 PM

Opinion
A People in Exile

Maine is a special place, so wholesome and life-giving that those who leave her gentle embrace often feel exiled.  A traveler may feel an occasional pang of homesickness, but for those who recall the loveliness of Maine, the beauty of her shores and forests, and the kindness of her people, the ache is deep and abiding.

 For comfort, these unfortunate wayfarers sometimes band together under the name of “exiled Mainers” to share photos, trade stories, and dream of the day when they will finally go home. 

Jun 22, 2010 - 4:40:43 PM

News
Collins Wants Gays to Serve - Ignores Advice of Top Military Brass

Thanks to liberal politicians in both parties, the outlook is poor for retaining the policy which bans gays from serving openly in the armed services. Despite overwhelming opposition from top military brass who warn of the danger to good order, discipline, and morale, a bill which repeals the 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy' will in all likelihood be signed into law this fall.

Barack Obama promised to repeal the ban during his campaign for the presidency; and he repeated his promise during his State of the Union address in January 2010. The current policy barring homosexuals from openly serving in the armed forces has been in place since the Clinton administration.
Jun 17, 2010 - 7:09:05 PM

News : Maine
A Struggle for the Soul of Maine

The most recent edition of the Family Research Council newsletter Washington Watch makes the claim that “the Tea Party movement needs some salt and light.” 

The newsletter warns against the efforts of some leaders within the movement to emphasize only economic issues and to omit any discussion of abortion and same sex "marriage." Support for so-called social issues is strong among Tea Party members; and the newsletter reports that the loudest cheers at a national Tea Party rally were reserved for a speaker who challenged the Obama administration’s support for abortion.

Jun 17, 2010 - 7:56:49 AM

News : Maine
Sangerville Fights Red Tape in Battle Against "Gentlemen's Club"


The fact that the small town of Sangerville is nicknamed “The Town of Two Knights” adds a dash of irony to the continuing battle over a proposed “Gentlemen’s Club.” The town was home to the inventor Sir Hiram Maxim and the much more wealthy, but less fortunate, Sir Harry Oakes. If anyone in Maine could ever lay claim to the title of “Gentleman” it was certainly Sangerville’s own Sir Hiram or Sir Harry.  In contrast, Stephen Cardelli's proposal for a club for indecent "dancing" is enough to put the town’s reputation into temporary eclipse.
Jun 15, 2010 - 10:39:11 AM