Police officers’ reactions and support for Obamacare repeal just two self-fulfilling prophecies. M.D. Harmon
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Conflicting marijuana laws make a case for finding solution in federalism
Let states decide for themselves whether pot should be legalized.
Cartoonists leading the fight for press freedoms
In France, editorial cartoons and loved and respected; the Louvre has a branch devoted to them.
New ventures for a new year
Maine’s lawmakers don’t earn much money, but may be unique in their attentiveness to their constituents.
Current flu outbreak could use some of last year’s Ebola panic
More easily spread than Ebola, the flu already has claimed the lives of 21 children.
Maine prison system won’t be corrected until people outside demand reform
Former guard’s new book shines light on bleak situation.
Mitch McConnell’s pledge
Giving everyone his or her say works to the GOP’s advantage.
People receiving mixed messages about health consequences of marijuana
Increased strength of drug presents potential for greater individual and community risks.
Hollywood rewrites history in ‘Selma’
LBJ given short shrift in movie that alleges to be ‘true account’ of march for civil rights.
Supreme Court decision gutting ACA could cause widespread disruptions
Ruling would affect three dozen states on the federal exchange.