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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Rep. Scott Strom: Sen. Collins takes lead on prescription drug prices
Everyone deserves access to safe and affordable prescription drugs. But patients who are battling the most serious of illnesses are having difficulty paying for the medications they need because prices are continuing to rise. In June 2019, drug manufacturers raised prices on over 100 drugs by an average of 27 percent. In 2018, there were 96 […]
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Maine AFL-CIO director: The workers are getting restless, and politicians better listen
Corporate profits and worker productivity have soared, but wages have stagnated – and people have had enough.
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Commentary: Farmers need a bill of rights
On Jan. 11, 1944, in his annual State of the Union address, President Franklin Roosevelt noted that while the Constitution guaranteed a set of political rights, they were in some respects inadequate. To ensure equality, Roosevelt proposed an Economic Bill of Rights that would guarantee: • Full employment with an adequate income • Freedom from […]
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Bill Nemitz: Ranked-choice voting in Maine just got a lot more complicated
The looming presidential primary will add new layers of intrigue – and maybe a lawsuit or two – to the state’s first-of-its-kind election process.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans deal Mills embarrassing bonding loss
By standing together and refusing to compromise, Republicans showed they are not mere bystanders.
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Maine Voices: Back-to-school jitters are nothing for teachers to be ashamed of
We’re the brave souls who make it our mission to help children reach their full potential – and that’s a big responsibility.
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Jody Rich, Waterville: Don’t be afraid to try
“Go! Try it! You can always come home.” I can’t count how many times my mother said that to me. For years, she wanted me to become an airline attendant or the next Julie on “The Love Boat.” She wanted me footloose – meeting people, eating great food and staying excited and interested. When I […]
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Greg Kesich: Potholes in the information highway
Republicans make their mark on the 2019 legislative session, and kick off the 2020 election season.
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Commentary: Taxing the rich won’t pay for Democratic promises
There is a lot to unpack when it comes to the Democratic presidential candidates’ many proposals to transform America, but the real question isn’t whether they will work. They won’t. It’s about how these Democrats expect to grow the economy to pay for their plans because simply “taxing the rich” won’t cut it. A brief […]