The White House’s fierce response to the impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives, calling the enterprise “an unconstitutional effort” and a violation of “constitutionally mandated due process,” seems to make one commitment: noncooperation. The key sentence in the eight-page letter, signed by White House counsel Pat A. Cipollone, is this: “Given that your inquiry […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: Impeachment the ultimate test for democracy
Trump’s misconduct is right there in front of us, awaiting the verdict the citizenry will ultimately provide.
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Sam Shain: Sanders treated unfairly by media
It’s time we talk about the corporate media. Sen. Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign, just as in 2016, deals with an adversarial corporate media that either covers him unfairly or ignores his candidacy entirely. If you watch MSNBC or CNN all day, this may come as a surprise; but among progressive circles and Bernie’s massive and […]
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George Smith: The highs and lows of tourism
It’s the largest private industry in Maine, but some businesses are struggling.
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Another View: Sen. Collins won’t cave to Nemitz’s call to prejudge the president
The columnist’s approach can be summed up in the words of the Queen of Hearts: ‘Sentence first – verdict afterwards.’
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Scholars Strategy Network: MaineCare dental benefit would help rural Maine
Untreated tooth decay is holding back many low-income workers.
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Commentary: Facebook just gave up the fight against fake news
The social media platform’s new policy means that nobody will stop you from posting lies there if you’re a ‘political figure.’
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Jon Treacy: As U.S. senator, I can help make government work for all Mainers
Like Susan Collins, too many in politics are siding with power and wealth. It’s time to restore freedom, fairness and opportunity for all.
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Sen. King: Congress must follow the facts toward impeachment
Evidence already on the record shows a president who can’t distinguish between the national interest and his own personal interest.
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Bruce Poliquin: Editorial unfair and untruthful
Let’s stop the name calling and fix the immigration problem.