The party’s unnecessary redistricting efforts will only harden the already significant ideological divide in Washington.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
How living in Maine changed my mind about Facebook | Opinion
Living part of the year on a bridgeless island brought me around to the social media site.
Vote ‘No’ on Question 1 to protect the rights of older Mainers | Opinion
The referendum takes aim at our absentee voting laws — a significant issue for the oldest state in the nation.
Question 2 is a necessary next step to prevent gun violence in Maine | Opinion
Voters need to look past the political rhetoric and consider the scientific evidence that shows more lives will be saved.
How a warming Gulf could save Maine’s fishing future | Opinion
The ocean is offering a whole new menu due to climate change. The question is whether we’ll help fishermen take the order.
So Chuck Schumer knows better than Mainers? Please. | Opinion
If you still refuse to give Graham Platner an inch, I’d ask you to consider the bigger picture.
Attack on SNAP benefits weaponizes hunger | Opinion
The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.
Janet Mills brings the legal acumen Maine needs | Opinion
Our governor has the wealth of experience needed to hit the ground running in Washington during this pivotal time. That’s why she has my vote.
This election requires our utmost care | Douglas Rooks
On Nov. 4, it’s no longer about party loyalty or personal beliefs. It’s about whether we will continue the American experiment.
For 1 in 8 Mainers, the Republican shutdown means going hungry | Opinion
It’s time to end this senseless political game.