The recent school shooting in Minneapolis is yet another consequence of state and federal legislators failing to enact common-sense firearm legislation.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The politics of solidarity is the right path forward for Maine | Opinion
We need to reject the politics of fear. The fight for a better Maine is the fight for a better world.
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The happy reality is that Maine’s finances are in good shape | Steve Collins
An upgraded bond rating and a $152 million surplus are undeniable signs of good stewardship.
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A new phenomenon has arrived on Maine’s political landscape | Jim Fossel
Behold the candidate feint.
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The worst ‘jokes’ you’ll ever hear | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
A Maine cop, corrections officer and pastor have been arrested by ICE and targeted for deportation. I’m sure glad these troublemakers are off the street.
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Residency restriction laws for sex offenders simply don’t work | Opinion
In actuality, they make things more dangerous, something one small Maine town should consider in possibly adopting its own ordinance.
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Maine needs to implement time-of-use electricity rates | Opinion
A well-thought-out plan can save working families in Maine money by reducing the stress on our regional electricity system.
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Maine’s budget invests in families and communities | Opinion
While Republicans in Washington have focused on cutting funding for critical programs, Democrats here in Maine have much different priorities.
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Let’s work together to protect Maine’s children | Opinion
Safe Homes Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity get serious on safety for our kids.
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Maine needs a new governor who will fight for the working class | Opinion
We at the Maine AFL-CIO believe that former Senate President Troy Jackson can be that governor.