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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The View From Here: A perfect idea for an imperfect world
Thomas Jefferson’s radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.
Commentary: Efficiency Maine Trust has a 10-year record of energy-saving success
To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.
Jim Fossel: The right to hold unpopular views is under attack
Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
Maine Compass: Maine expands access to health care through physician assistants
In the time of COVID-19, more states should do the same.
Tom Waddell: Elections should reflect the will of the people
There are a number of ways to achieve that goal.
Douglas Rooks: Renewing faith in hard times
Churches are just one of the institutions negotiating tradeoffs in the time of the coronavirus.
George Smith: County government, ranked choice and the Allagash
The columnist has a few things on his mind this week.
Bill Nemitz: Collins stumbles over another promise made – and broken
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh once assured Maine’s senior senator he’d respect legal precedent – until he didn’t.
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.