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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Federal proposal to let restaurant owners disburse tips is unfair, absurd
Workers are paid too little as it is. The One Fair Wage system already in place in seven states works better.
Maine Compass: Help seniors get access to healthy foods
A bill before the Legislature would help fund Meals on Wheels, a critical piece in helping seniors stay independent.
Adam Cote: Energy moves will crush thousands of jobs, hurt Maine people
Gov. Paul LePage has done us a disservice by throwing up barriers to wind and solar power opportunities.
Jim Fossel: In government, no governing going on
The shutdown precipitated by Senate Democrats reveals just how little commitment there is to compromise.
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.