Global relief measures would enable poor countries to stave off famine, at no cost to Mainers or other U.S. taxpayers.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: Founders knew they couldn’t rely on angels to run government
The system of checks and balances have held up this year, as the 2020 election becomes official.
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Bill Nemitz: Money, money everywhere … now what does Gideon do?
Flush with more than $14 million in leftover campaign funds, Maine’s losing U.S. Senate candidate has some decisions to make.
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Commentary: How the death of local news has made political divisions far worse
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Insight: Can Joe Biden win the transition?
The president-elect has to show the world that power has transferred to him without the usual help from the Trump White House.
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Sen. Collins: The Paycheck Protection Program – a lifeline for small businesses
Congress is nearing an agreement to allow the companies hardest hit by the pandemic to receive a second forgivable loan.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Even with the vaccine, the message the same
We may be closer to the end of the pandemic, but we are nowhere near back to normal.
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Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide
Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
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Maine Voices: No COVID-19 relief? Blame lawsuit hoax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists that any aid package must include sweeping liability immunity for corporations that put profits over safety.
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Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach our clean-energy goals
Even if the Climate Action Plan helps Maine achieve carbon neutrality, advances in nuclear power production will be key to the planet’s long-term future.