The shutdown precipitated by Senate Democrats reveals just how little commitment there is to compromise.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cynthia Dill: Same old song, just more ‘woke’
When it comes to women in the workplace, more men talk the talk than walk the walk.
David Trahan: How to fix the citizen’s initiative
When out-of-state interest and money have so much control, something is wrong.
Maine Compass: 2017 saw some immigration victories, too
While the overall picture looked gloomy, individual resilience provided some hope.
Don Roberts: Inaction on immigration tearing us apart
Congress should deliver what most of us want — a sensible, compassionate policy that strengthens borders.
Maine Compass: The conversation with women in the workplace is just getting started
Not sexually harassing women is the minimum standard for acceptable behavior; the bar should be a lot higher.
Maine Compass: Special case of the ‘dreamers’ calls for solution based on country’s values
They are fellow citizens in all but name, and we should bring them fully into the American family.
Maine Compass: New finances in a new year
A bank president offers four tips for getting ahead and lowering your stress this year.
Greg Kesich: Fired Jackman town manager says he’s not racist. Yes he is
What else would you call someone who wants to ban Islam and calls for racial separation?
Maine Compass: Poland Spring employee has no place on Board of Environmental Protection
The nominee, the subject of a hearing Wednesday in Augusta, has a clear conflict of interest.