Tribune News Service
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Unfolding Tree of Life terror shakes Maine sibling
Living in America means the worst can happen. But we can’t let fear win.
Maine Compass: The American Dream lifts us all
Rather than pull us apart, our differences should unite us.
Douglas Rooks: The governor and Augusta
Now that Janet Mills has been elected, will the capital city get a better shake?
Maine Compass: Maine law forces me to accept union misrepresentation
The untenable situation has led to lawsuit that will be argued this week.
Maine Compass: Gov. LePage, not ‘Blaine House 22,’ should be prosecuted
By not expanding Medicaid coverage, the governor is breaking the law, and hurting Mainers.
George Smith: Public funding for IF&W should be top priority
Every Mainer benefits from the department’s work, both only a relatively few pay.
Maine Compass: Our schools need to focus on civil discourse and social media
Our young people need to listen to others and react not necessarily with agreement, but restraint.
Karen Heck: The American spirit will rally young people to the polls
Hate, bigotry and fear is not what we are really about.
Community Compass: Vote for the climate
We already have the technology to solve climate change. Now we need the political will.