Making it more difficult for the needy to obtain medical care violates the moral principles at the core of Christianity.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
From the State House: Ban ‘previous salary’ question to close gender wage gap
We know inequality will not end overnight. But we owe it to Maine women to use every tool available.
Maine Compass: Let government fund health care and insurance companies run the show
Susan Collins has the right idea of expanding coverage while deregulating the market.
Jimmy Carter: Trump is right about Canadian lumber imports
This belated enforcement of U.S. trade laws will help timberland owners and American forestry workers.
Jim Fossel: Maine’s third-party challenges
A group backed by Eliot Cutler is making a run at the 2018 election, but making waves in Augusta will be tough.
Alan Caron: Health care is giving Republicans a headache
Opposing Obamacare was easy, but finding a replacement is proving difficult.
Maine Compass: Increase mental health funding to keep Mainers in state, out of ERs
Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-fill positions.
Charles Krauthammer: Comey had to go
There was ample bipartisan sentiment for his removal.
Sustain Mid Maine: Now is the right time for solar
People who invest now will begin saving hundreds of dollars.
Maine Compass: The return of formatless radio
The time has come to bring back radio stations that appeal to everyone.