If we are to preserve our democracy, the parallels between America’s current political tensions and 1932 Germany must be taken into account.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Democrats risk losing key constituencies over support for Israel
We want our democracy to expand its big tent, not create more tent cities.
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Douglas Rooks: Potential Kennebec dam sales offer creative solution
In America the Divided, agreement on any difficult issue often seems impossible, so it’s heartening to hear about a creative solution to a knotty, long-running controversy over four hydroelectric dams on the Kennebec River. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has offered to buy the dams and is in serious talks with the owner, Toronto-based energy giant […]
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Scholars Strategy Network: Our health is on the line this election
Americans have the ability to pick representatives who will make a huge slew of decisions affecting our futures and also our ability to empower ourselves, writes Amy Fried.
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Opinion: This election, let’s take FDR’s words to heart
How else might America hope to convert retreat into advance?
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Opinion: Is there any room to tax Mainers more?
The state’s latest budget forecast puts its fiscal irresponsibility on full display.
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Opinion: Maine is making headway in the battle against opioid use disorder
Recent regulatory changes have helped more Mainers get access to methadone treatment.
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Opinion: Praying that old wounds lead to new wisdom
It is possible that the tragedy of the moment in the Middle East will lead to a more civilized, sustainable relationship between Jews and Arabs. That is a thought we must cling to.
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Opinion: When it comes to climate change, the future is now
That unpleasant truth was on full display recently in North Carolina. If you do not find the events there alarming, check yourself for a pulse.
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The Maine Millennial: We need more options for treating chronic pain
There are not nearly enough doctors and their slates fill up fast. The non-pharmaceutical treatments that work may very well cause patients to go broke.