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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
George Smith: You’re not as free as you think
For the most part, you can do what you want but you have to pay the state first.
Wellehan: Support Maine kids by raising minimum wage
Voting yes on Question 4 will help a lot of Maine mothers struggling at low-wage jobs.
Sagadahoc County sheriff: Background checks will make us safer
It’s not sweeping change, but it will keep some bad people from getting guns.
Maine AG: Regulating marijuana like alcohol is not what Question 1 does
Regardless of whether pot should be legal, the question is: Should this bill become state law?
Column: Taking stock of ‘toxic masculinity’
It needs to emphasized that Donald Trump and his ilk don’t speak for all men.
Roberts: Beginning to end, a tragic election for America
Because of the GOP’s failure to pick a reputable candidate, crooked Hillary will be our next president.
Harmon: Deck stackin favor of Clinton
Trump may lose, but the dissatisfaction of his supporters is real, and won’t easily go away.
Column: Next step after Clean Elections
The group that has fought to keep big money out of politics will now support other causes that strengthen democracy, starting with ranked-choice voting.
Column: It’s time to reform citizen initiative process
Referendums have become a device for interest groups to fast-track their legislative agendas.