Many presidents, starting with Thomas Jefferson, have faced calls for impeachment. Most presidents and members of their administrations, starting with the presidency of George Washington, have come under fire for serious breaches of law and conduct. How can we understand our present crisis against the long record of presidential wrongdoing? Until the presidency of Richard […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Voices: Forest products industry has much to celebrate
New investment in plant modernization and new goods heading to market mean the industry is back on the rise.
Commentary: ‘Marijuana banking’ would benefit almost everyone
The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would grant banks a safe harbor to do business with legitimate firms within the marijuana industry, recently passed a House vote with bipartisan support and is now headed to the Senate. One of marijuana legalization’s biggest remaining questions may soon have an answer, and that’s good […]
Greg Kesich: Coming to terms with a box of lies
The human imagination is a powerful tool, but we can use it to fool ourselves.
J.P. Devine: Our 58th anniversary waltz is about faith and hope
With the “big one” in sight, J.P. Devine reflects on anniversary gifts over the years and what they mean.
Jim Fossel: Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses
Putting out a list of jobs undone doesn’t bode well for the party’s electoral chances next year.
Bill Nemitz: Got a good story? These kids want to help tell it
Casco Bay High School’s ‘People of Portland Project, 2020’ isn’t just about learning to produce a narrative. It’s about finding inspiration from the ‘everyday’ folks around us.
The Maine Millennial: The politics of pregnancy
Every generation of American women face workplace discrimination if they get pregnant.
Maine Voices: When it comes to helping Type 1 diabetes families, Sen. Collins is resting on her laurels
As insulin costs soar, she has put forward a Band-Aid bill and supported tax breaks for insulin manufacturers.
Commentary: Federal taxes are too high
The Democrats running for president have demanded the government raise taxes on income, gasoline, energy, capital gains and your life savings at death. And your retirement savings will be hit by multiple taxes that they promise will only hurt “the rich” but will first and foremost reduce the value of your savings in your IRA […]