So, you’d think, a man who makes empty promises would take a hint. But here we are again, writes the columnist.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Hospital horror story a symptom of more serious disease
Funding disparities and inequities continue to plague community health care facilities nationwide.
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Opinion: National Labor Relations Board chair deserves greater scrutiny, vetting
The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for harmony between workforce and employer. I think it’s falling far short.
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Commentary: Trump’s allies are creating more election chaos in Georgia
The Georgia Board of Elections — which is dominated by election deniers — approved a rule change Monday that will sow chaos into the state’s election process and guarantee that if the November vote is close, we may not know the results of the presidential race for weeks. They’re playing with fire. By tipping the […]
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Commentary: Teaching civil discourse — A classroom blueprint for all America
First-time teachers and first-time voters gearing up for the 2024 election may have only ever been exposed to toxic polarization — it’s their norm. But for those of us who’ve been in the classroom for decades, the landscape of teaching civics has changed dramatically. In the early 2000s, America was polarized, but teaching during a […]
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Opinion: Mack Point is the less costly wind terminal option
Economic impact cannot be the only consideration in determining the site for the proposed floating offshore wind terminal.
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Opinion: Mainers deserve the truth about Rep. Golden and PACs
The line between corporate PAC money and trade group PAC money is blurry at best.
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Opinion: Young Mainers are taking action this election cycle
After almost a decade of frustration, young people have candidates who will truly fight for our interests – and we’re showing up to secure their victory.
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Commentary: Augusta Civic Center fare top notch; aesthetics, not so much
The Augusta Civic Center holds a lot of memories for a lot of us. But it really needs an update, Heather D. Martin writes.
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Opinion: Lewiston shows us the need for new authorities for the military
We’ve got to put Congress under pressure to make sensible, people-centric reforms.