Two terms is a great tradition, but a lousy statutory requirement that unnecessarily limits our options for the best political leaders, Douglas Rooks writes.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change
In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.
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George Smith: Stories of isolation on a Maine island
Few understand the kind of lives lived by keepers and their families.
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Maine Compass: Relief package for logging and trucking companies deserves support
COVID-19 is threatening the survival of the companies on which the forest economy depends.
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Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis
State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
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Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections
In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
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Maine Compass: BEP ready to rubber-stamp Nordic Aquafarms plan
The massive project would have many negative impacts.
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Jim Fossel: Defeat won’t cost Trump sway over GOP
He could essentially end up with veto power over the 2024 nomination.
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Maine Compass: Four good reasons to stop eating animals
Trans-species viruses hold the potential for great harm.
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Maine Voices: How an enslaved woman became a free Maine resident
Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.