By not expanding Medicaid coverage, the governor is breaking the law, and hurting Mainers.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Maine Compass: Why pertussis is on the rise
New research sheds light on the problem, which could be lessened with higher rates of vaccination.
Community Compass: Vote for the climate
We already have the technology to solve climate change. Now we need the political will.
Greg Kesich: There’s a lot that polls can’t tell us
Despite two eventful years, public opinion is about where it was on the day that Trump was elected.
Jim Fossel: Liberals take aim at our venerable institutions
The left has some plans for the Electoral College, Senate and Supreme Court. If they sound crazy, you’re right.
Jared Golden: We need leaders in Congress
The Democratic nominee in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District makes his case.
Norm Elvin: Marty Grohman will help community we care so much about
The independent candidate in the 1st Congressional District really stands out.