“A house divided cannot stand” feels uncomfortably on-target at this time in our political history. To compare Abraham Lincoln’s famous words to our current political intransigence may appear hyperbolic. But the reality is that our divisions are intense and deep. Politically, there is a sense of caution in talking to friends, neighbors and family. A […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: No matter what fossil fuel industry says, time for offshore wind is now
Wind in the Gulf of Maine is a resource we can sustainably farm for a long time to come – don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.
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Jim Fossel: Both GOP and RNC must be firm with Trump
Letting him shirk the pledge to support the party’s eventual nominee – whoever it may be – should not be an option.
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The Maine Millennial: Putting on a face to meet the faces that I see
Being diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 explains how I interact with the world. And I love explanations.
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Commentary: Have fun with strangers. Democracy and our mental health may depend on it
Over the past couple of years, I lost my fear of the Other. It happened while I was picking up new hobbies, such as skating and dancing, while befriending a larger and more diverse array of people. In some cases, I bonded with people whose politics are very different from mine. The disconnection I’d felt […]
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Leonard Greene: The second-most important speech at the March on Washington
At the age of 92, attorney and activist Clarence Jones reminds us of the life Martin Luther King Jr. might have enjoyed if he had been a simple church pastor or a seminary professor. Jones, a top King lieutenant and a trusted friend of the slain civil rights leader, has been blessed with longevity and […]
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Douglas Rooks: There’s a reason senators don’t serve for life
The infirmities of aging have been much debated as they apply to recent presidents, but mostly ignored when it comes to the U.S. Senate, where there’s evidence of actual disability. The most prominent example is Diane Feinstein, the California Democrat who made the apparently unwise decision to run for reelection in 2018 to a fifth […]
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Commentary: We’ve defended Trump’s 1st Amendment rights. But his latest claims about the Jan. 6 indictment are nonsense
Does the 1st Amendment shield Donald Trump from prosecution for conspiracy to obstruct the 2020 election results? Trump’s lawyer has proclaimed the indictment “an attack on free speech and political advocacy.” He says Trump thought there was voter fraud, and “as a president, he’s entitled to speak on those issues.” And the indictment by special […]
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Maine Voices: Too hot to ignore – much more action is needed to fight climate change
We need to immediately develop and implement an aggressive national, science-based climate plan, including a panel that evaluates and reports on our progress and recommends needed adjustments.
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Commentary: Conservation can help nature weather forces of change in Maine
A plan to set aside 3,000 acres of forested land in Piscataquis County will protect wildlife, jobs, recreation and more.