There are things we try to do to prevent it from striking us, but it all comes down to luck.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The View From Here: Times not friendly to independents
In campaigns that are based on negative partisanship, fear takes the place of an open discussion of ideas.
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Maria Panaritis: Corey Leech died for the Catholic Church’s sins. His sacrifice mattered
Philadelphia Daily News
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Jim Fossel: Populism thrives when politicians take victory for granted
When they don’t explain themselves, or run for leadership rather than re-election, voters notice.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Upgrade USM’s name to the University of Maine at Portland
The sooner this happens, the better it will be for students, graduates, faculty, employers and the community.
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Maine Compass: High-quality early learning programs are a game changer for our youngest children
Starting children off with a strong foundation sets them up for success in life.
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Erika D. Smith: A crying Brett Kavanaugh. This is what white male privilege looks like
The Sacramento Bee
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Maine Voices: Spotlight stays on rape survivors as perpetrators, enablers evade scrutiny
Expecting people who have been hurt to keep revisiting their trauma will not foster a much-needed cultural shift or hold rapists accountable.
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Colby College: Why being test-optional matters
Admissions to the country’s top colleges and universities should not come down to a single, flawed test.
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Maine Voices: Base confirmation of Kavanaugh on his superb record over past 35 years
It’s unfair to judge who he is today by how he may – may – have behaved in a stupid moment of his youth.