Criminals commit crimes, not guns.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Compass: Balancing data privacy and small business growth
L.D. 1977 would stifle innovation and hinder e-commerce growth, writes a representative of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
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Commentary: A ‘grave counterintelligence threat’ aided Trump in 2016. He wants him back
Americans’ collective judgment is so clouded by hyperpartisan lenses that we are missing a potential national security threat right before our very eyes. Former President Donald Trump is apparently considering reenlisting someone onto his campaign who the Senate Intelligence Committee once dubbed “a grave counterintelligence threat” because of ties to a Russian oligarch. On March […]
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Maine Compass: In gun control debate, we should put children’s safety first
Children shouldn’t have to live in fear that they’ll be the next victim of gun violence,
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Douglas Rooks: Maine’s voter referendums in need of an overhaul
The awesome power of state initiative-and-referendum questions was on display this week via two rulings released by the Florida Supreme Court on the same day. In response to a six-week abortion ban enacted by the Legislature, as requested by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the seven-member court — all appointed by DeSantis — ruled 6-1 the […]
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Travis Mills: Veterans’ right to choose care must be carefully protected
A bill before the Legislature could restrict veterans’ access to specialized private services, an invaluable source of support.
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Opinion: Beyoncé is as ‘country’ as anybody else
Music genres are no more than business designations. Opposition to the artist’s new album rings hollow.
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Maine Compass: SKILLS, Inc., funding fills crucial need
Federal funding for Waterville residential sites will help close the gap for affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Opinion: On behalf of Black Bear Nation, a hearty thank you
The successful seasons of Black Bear teams, including men’s hockey and women’s basketball this winter, have helped generate interest and investment in our university that we have not seen since the 1990s.
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Opinion: We can rebuild our capacity for human connection
Before we can debate or critique, we must listen to understand.