Donald Trump’s presidency has to restore dignity and security to the stressed and sliding working class.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Harmon: Trump starts new US era
With the Republican’s win, the influence of Obama and the Clintons is over.
Column: Honor veterans by making them an essential part of civilian society
Unlike the stereotype, veterans have great resiliency, strength and capacity for leadership.
Column: America’s greatness lies in recognizing the voices of all
As in 1776, 1848 and 1863, we must collectively work toward building a more perfect union.
Rooks: Fear trumps hope, but perhaps not in Maine
Results on Maine referendum questions paint a less dire picture than the outcome of the presidential race.
George Smith: Sporting camps going, going, gone?
Once plentiful and successful, the traditional Maine sporting camp is now endangered.
Column: When voting, don’t trust your gut
Research shows people make poor snap decisions when trying to gauge how to trust a political candidate.
Column: Booster shot to ACA would be to everyone’s health
Millions of families have gained peace of mind from the financial security that comes with coverage.
Trumpian myths befuddle voters
Donald Trump’s candidacy is evidence of the ease with which a media-savvy demagogue can bamboozle the unwary and magnify our darkest tendencies.
Caron: The poisoning effect of politics
Negative campaigning is at an all-time high, but ranked-choice voting can help.