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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: MAGA is a modern manifestation of a lasting struggle
The power of the movement, like that of the Confederacy, lies in its ability to mobilize disaffected segments of the population.
Opinion: Maine should support the COVID vaccine
Republicans are once again vilifying the proven prevention measure with a pair of ill-advised bills.
Opinion: Where is our next savior from Skowhegan?
The country could use a repeat of Margaret Chase Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience” right about now.
Douglas Rooks: Dog, anthem, reptile, amphibian: Your legislators at work
Is actual bipartisanship on these questions possible? Yes and no.
Opinion: Maine State Police need trained mental health professionals
It’s past time for a more compassionate, safer approach to crisis intervention.
Opinion: Let Maine sports fans, not monopolies, control tickets
By clamping down on unfair transfer restrictions, Maine has a chance to become one of the most pro-fan states in the nation.
Clarence Page: ‘Signalgate’ reveals Trump’s backward-looking military view
Big egos by America’s leaders can be a dangerous enemy to our troops.
Opinion: English language learning for immigrants is a must for Maine
Removing a key roadblock many of Maine’s workers face will help provide the state’s economy with the skilled workforce it needs.
Opinion: When Maine politics fails, Maine health care disappears
Come Election Day, Maine voters need to remember who voted to take health care away from their communities.