Republicans can thank their opponents for giving them a new appeal to the working class.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: Achieving justice in our future requires understanding past injustices
A recent editorial offers incomplete insight into the national tragedy resulting from the intersection of Native Americans and European white settlers.
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Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition
A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.
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Douglas Rooks: Will the Legislature rise to the occasion?
Following an intense election cycle, the Legislature opened a session like no other on Wednesday.
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Bill Nemitz: While the Republican Party attacks, Maine suffers
Overnight, Gov. Janet Mills’ quarantine morphs from cause for concern into a political weapon.
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Maine Voices: Via national dialogue, Biden has a chance to begin to heal partisan divide
Task forces around the country would air diverse views and craft recommendations on solving our key challenges.
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Commentary: I’ll let my kids play football, despite my devastating injury
It will help provide them with a sense of purpose and empower them not to become victims of circumstance.
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George Smith: History slides by on Hopkins Stream
Hundreds of years of memories can be found on this one little trip.
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Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
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Maine Voices: COVID crisis leaving Maine special ed students’ needs unmet
Our schools need more money for PPE, hazard pay, sick-time banks and student materials.