We must counter smugglers’ disinformation on border security, as well as misleading narratives that Russia places in Spanish-language media.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Voices: The Tokyo Olympic Games have had lessons for us all
We think that the job title, the fast car or the gold medal will ensure happiness – we forget that fulfillment comes when we realize our autonomy.
Tyler Cowen: This school year can’t be a repeat of the last
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Maine Voices: Stop coddling COVID vaccine resisters
Too many people are getting seriously ill and dying for us to be worried about the feelings of those who won’t accept a free vaccination.
Carl P. Leubsdorf: In an encouraging sign, bipartisanship breaks out in DC
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
Maine Voices: After U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, policymakers have lessons to learn
Our lack of clear and realistic aims and failure to act strategically are among the reasons the conflict has had such a high cost.
Jim Fossel: Republicans should not back ‘Lost Cause’ theory on Jan. 6
The party should want to get to the bottom of the insurrection at the Capitol.
The View From Here: Anger won’t get us through the pandemic
Listen to your barber and to your public health professional.
The Maine Millennial: As transmissible as chickenpox? There’s a vax for that
People wary about a COVID shot should think about the risk of getting the disease.
Maine Voices: There is a chance to save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The first oil-lease sale for tracts there, on Jan. 6, was a flop. Sen. Susan Collins should support a proposal to rescind the second one, slated for 2024.