If we get beyond partisan grandstanding, we must accept that both approaches have something of value to offer.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Mainers, Americans sent very strong messages at the polls | Douglas Rooks
Voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Trump and to the Republican Party more broadly. These results should be instructive.
We need to focus on hope, not despair | Opinion
Although many challenges throughout history have seemed impossible to overcome, people kept struggling — and they prevailed.
Maine has the skilled workers. It needs paths to clean energy jobs. | Opinion
The investment in our clean energy workforce needs to be as meaningful as our investment in the transition itself.
Maine’s Democratic primary for Senate is a choice between head and heart | Opinion
Graham Platner’s emotive approach can create the intimate bond that’s needed to expand the party.
Maine’s health care crisis demands a new approach, not just higher premiums | Opinion
Direct primary care is a model worth looking at.
The last thing Congress needs is Paul LePage | Steve Collins
If we’re in the market for thoughtful, courageous leadership next year — and there’s no doubt we are — we’ve got to look elsewhere.
Public servants keep their word. Why can’t America? | Opinion
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is a confused mess. Millions of Americans like me, who fulfilled their part of the bargain, are now at risk.
Graham Platner still has my vote | Opinion
If you want to vote against the man, do so because you disagree with his policy positions.
Maine realizes heat pumps cut heating bills, pollution | Opinion
Now is the time to switch.