All of us in Maine should be working to make our communities more inclusive, not less.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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How did Maine’s congressional delegates reply to strikes on Iran? | Jim Fossel
A set of contrasting responses shows us how easily developments like this can sow political dissent.
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Maine will benefit by investing heavily in science, innovation | Opinion
Investments made today pay dividends in the form of jobs and dynamic, healthy communities.
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Bombs can’t be the solution to our problems | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
One minute I’m watching Nathan Lane in drag, the next we’re striking Iran. Why do we keep doing this to ourselves?
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Congress is out to get immigrants. Maine will pay the price. | Opinion
Shutting immigrants out of basic social supports hurts our communities and our local economy.
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Maine blew an opportunity to repair its health care system | Opinion
The proposed All Maine Health Act, which would provided insurance coverage for all state residents, was wrongly rejected in Augusta.
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To best support Maine, pay attention to nation, world | Opinion
The question isn’t whether we will experience fear but what are we going to do when we find ourselves afraid.
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Sporting events give Mainers something to rally around | Opinion
The enthusiastic embrace of the state’s new pro men’s soccer team is the latest sign that Maine can be more than just an outdoor recreation mecca.
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Bipartisan effort paves way for sustainable transportation in Maine | Opinion
The good work of Gov. Mills and the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation deserves recognition.
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MaineCare made me a survivor and a mother. Congress must defend it. | Opinion
It’s hard for me to fathom any consideration of federal cuts to Medicaid.