It started as an airport chat between Sen. Susan Collins and a ‘rude’ constituent. Now it’s the stuff of full-page newspaper ads.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: Our state should embrace overdose prevention sites as the evidence-based step they are
A federal judge recently ruled that they’re not illegal, and data show that they save money, save lives and serve as a bridge into treatment.
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Jay Ambrose: Trump still not as bad as the Democrats
President Donald Trump, surrounded by political enemies constructing an underhanded, dishonest impeachment, pretty much told the nation that he did not belong in the White House when he decided to yank our troops out of Syria. It was a disastrous, ignorant move serving no end but revived terrorism, murderous calamity for our Kurdish allies and […]
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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Democratic divide on display at debate
The latest Democratic debate provided a dramatic display of the divide between the advocates of revolution and restoration in the party’s presidential race. It also illustrated the contest’s revised pecking order On one side, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders argued the country needs major structural reforms and defended far-reaching proposals epitomized […]
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Commentary: Higher education discriminates against conservatives
Higher education prides itself on two overarching values: supporting the marketplace of ideas and academic freedom. But there has been an increasing and unremitting effort to eliminate conservatives and conservative thought in the humanities and social sciences in the American academy. Channeling the late civil rights advocate President John F. Kennedy, who said, “Are we […]
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Maine Compass: A Connecticut Yankee in King Donald’s court
As the Trump drama plays out, we need Mark Twain’s sharp analysis now, more than ever.
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Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot
Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there’s also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
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George Smith: Lobbyists are not all-powerful
They may spend a lot in Augusta, but they don’t always get their way – and they are often helpful.
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Rep. Carney: Lack of affordable health care for Maine kids is a problem we can fix
Expanding Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility will make kids healthier and ease the financial burden on their families.
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Maine Compass: Invest in students to secure future workforce
I am a proud, lifelong Mainer. I was born in Maine, attended undergraduate and business school in Maine, have built a career in Maine, and will eventually retire in this great state. As both the CEO of one of Maine’s largest companies and as a resident, I worry about the future of Maine’s workforce and […]