It used to be almost exclusively the political right that complained about the amorphous boogeyman known as “cancel culture.” Recently, at our research center dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we’ve noticed an intriguing shift in the zeitgeist: Complaints have started surfacing on the left. Whether it’s reproductive justice scholar Loretta Ross, pop star Lizzo or our […]
Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Every police, corrections officer should carry naloxone
A new bill would require all police officers to carry naloxone. Legislators should take this opportunity to close a frightening gap in our battle against fatal overdoses by adding correction officers to the mix as well.
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Our View: Recognizing tribal rights in Maine would boost entire state
Maine tribes’ inherent right to self-governance persists. State lawmakers of 2023 seem to be coming around to that fact.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ben Bragdon: Budget from House Republicans would devastate Maine
The plan, unveiled last week, has no chance of passing as it is. But it says a lot about the people putting it forward.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Youth homelessness is a problem we can solve now
There’s no reason that every young Mainer can’t have a place to stay.
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Our View: Keeping kids in poverty is our choice. What’s it going to be?
The expanded child tax credit pulled millions of kids out of poverty before expiring. It can do so again.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ben Bragdon: Higher fines for bad driving may just be a distraction
The Legislature is considering severe new fines on distracted driving. They probably won’t work.
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Our View: School hoax transcripts should be released without delay
The Maine Department of Public Safety either needs to release redacted transcripts of the 911 calls or provide a detailed reason for not releasing them.
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Our View: The retirement age should not be raised
Raising the retirement age would remove a lot of financial pressure felt by Congress. For the average American, it would be disastrous.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Community Compass: Moorings debacle a sign of trouble in Winthrop
In response to a recent column by Elizabeth Peters, I’d like to remind her that singling out fellow Winthrop town councilors and members of the community is bad policy and wrong. Now that we’ve heard her evaluation (“Mooring rules in Winthrop about safety, public access,” Feb. 18), there is room to add to this misguided […]