Being alone in nature, in silence, is far from weird. It’s wonderful.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Public-private partnership can pave way to hunger-free Maine
A unique collaboration spurred by the pandemic led to our state’s lowest food insecurity rates in nearly 20 years. We need more of the same.
Jonathan Bernstein: US political dynasties are in decline. That’s something to celebrate
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
The Maine Millennial: What if we had a monarch of our own?
A head of state, as opposed to a head of government, could be a useful outlet for a variety of energies.
Jim Fossel: On Sara Gideon and lighting a pile of cash on fire
The most expensive political campaign in Maine history could haunt the Democrats yet.
Commentary: What more can our lobstermen do than all they have been asked?
The recent ‘redlisting’ ignores that, for 25 years, Maine lobstermen have been playing by the rules – and those rules have worked.
Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok
The development and circulation of great national myths has been going on for centuries.
Maine Voices: Time for a new, inclusive plan for students with disabilities
Planning to violate children’s rights today with a promise to make it up to them tomorrow is not a plan for equal access to education.
Ramesh Ponnuru: The pro-life movement needs to be more realistic
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Maine Compass: Passage of major climate legislation is victory for future generations
This legislation will help restore U.S. climate leadership.