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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Disrupting the ‘slaughter, mourn, repeat’ cycle of America’s infinite gun loop
Let’s meet Mainer to Mainer and discuss how to move ahead on state firearm restrictions that would reduce the danger to our kids.
Greg Kesich: Unions shouldn’t fight health care reform
A Nevada union’s self-interested campaign puts it on the side of an unworkable status quo.
Jim Fossel: More spending underway in Augusta
The Democrats’ supplemental budget won’t need Republican support, and it shouldn’t get any.
The Maine Millennial: Don’t forget that vaccines save lives
When Mainers go to the polls on March 3, public health will be on the ballot.
Maine Compass: Wood use keeps our energy dollars here at home
The intelligent and sustainable use of wood for energy would have benefits for economy, climate change.
Commentary: Here’s what happens to the asylum seekers we turn away
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Commentary: Maine police working together to defuse mental health crises
The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.
Tom Waddell: Protect your health and religious freedom
Vote no on Question 1 on March 3.
Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy
We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.