The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should start planning for 2022
If the party raises money and recruits candidates, the midterms could be a wave year – in the Blaine House, the Legislature and the 2nd District.
Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment
The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren’t treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
Tom Waddell: Evangelicals compromise beliefs at the ballot box
They have sacrificed a lot for the chance to end abortion, a goal that is now within reach.
Maine Voices: Americans must make other choices in order to heal our divisions
Tit-for-tat government will not work. This looks only at the short term, and our country needs a long-term perspective.
Commentary: Hunter orange saves lives. So do masks. Please wear both.
People will follow mandates to avoid being shot, but they won’t adhere to them to avoid infection.
Commetary: Mask use breaks down on familiar lines
Men without college degrees who live in rural areas are more likely to vote Republican and less likely to wear masks to fight COVID.
George Smith: A B-52’s final mission over the North Woods
A new book chronicle’s the 1963 crash of an Air Force bomber near Greenville, and the amazing effort to save members of the crew.
Commentary: ‘Why I joined’ – from one veteran to another
A Readfield native and former combat soldier reflects on the loss of a friend.
Maine Voices: Shore leave welcome break for young sailors in World War II
A Mainer who served in the Pacific Theater remembers everyone sprucing up for time on liberty – and coming back to tell their tales.