As we approach this election, we must push to understand the difference between behavior and belief.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
AI backlash is deserved, overdue | Opinion
The technology may be a big part of our future, but it’s being built today. We can’t ignore the real-time consequences as the cost of moving forward.
National Democratic backing may be Joe Baldacci’s undoing | Steve Collins
Gaining the support of Capitol Hill insiders is more likely to hurt than help his bid for the 2nd District congressional seat.
Graham Platner’s inexperience is the point | Douglas Rooks
You hardly need me to tell you that this is no ordinary campaign.
In Maine’s US Senate race, experience should matter | David Costello
There’s still time to determine who’s best qualified to take on Sen. Susan Collins in November. I believe I am that candidate.
Celebrate Maine’s own ‘Holy Woman’ this May | Opinion
Frances Perkins’ faith in God inspired her longtime public service and was a source of strength throughout her life.
Maine’s school nurses are visited more than ever | Opinion
It’s National School Nurses Day. We must lend our full support to these critical providers, whose work is ever changing.
American voters must follow Hungary’s lead this November | Opinion
After 16 years of authoritarian rule, Viktor Orbán got the boot. Now it’s time for us to restore representative democracy.
Nirav Shah is the best choice for Maine’s environment | Opinion
Shah’s background in law and public health, and his experience in responding to exposure risks, makes him the leader we need.
Jackson and Platner are right to be thinking about Mainers’ time | Steve Collins
It would be hard to find somebody who disagrees that we deserve more time, more freedom, to explore our state with people we care about.