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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: On Anthem, the die was cast long ago
A public system not controlled by the public will never work.
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Commentary: There’s a bipartisan understanding that we need to act to solve Maine’s housing crisis
L.D. 2003 can satisfy those who advocate for affordable housing and those who support private property rights, say Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Rep. Amy Arata.
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Maine Compass: Workers can learn a lot from 1907 Skowhegan strike
The 1907 Skowhegan textile strike should be remembered for the boldness of the women, men, girls and boys, who collectively stood up against their employer and for human dignity and worker’s rights.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Stable housing for every Mainer is the way life should be
Bills in the Legislature will attack Maine’s housing crisis from several angles: zoning reform, building more affordable housing and funding more vouchers.
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Commentary: Republicans need to tell voters what their plans are
Mitch McConnell wants his party’s midterm candidates to avoid discussing specific policies – but his spat with Sen. Rick Scott shows that can backfire.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Unfair copay tactic allows health insurers to double-dip
L.D. 1783 will ensure that all Maine patients can afford their lifesaving medications.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Infrastructure bill offers a perfect opportunity to perfect transportation
Part of the answer is light rail: self-propelled cars that can operate without the need for extensive track reconstruction or other improvements.
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Hilary Koch: We need a better way to debate hard topics
We shouldn’t be so concerned with the fact that we all hold differing opinions, rather we should focus more on how we express them, writes a new columnist.
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Jim Fossel: Biden’s budget just more tax and spend
Conservatives know that deficit reduction should come from cutting expenditures, not raising taxes.