Populism is more than a catch-all phrase to describe any politician who claims to buck the system or be a megaphone for the popular mood.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Most people’s support for hunting depends on species, motivation and method
A lot has changed for hunters in last 55 years, particularly proliferation of posted land.
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Partisanship, personality must not get in way of vital work
At the halfway point of 127th Legislature, lawmakers put aside partisan differences and put the people of Maine first.
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Mass shootings have become part of our new routine
We must be vigilant, on the lookout for men and women whose principal purpose is to violently pursue their political, religious or ideological goals.
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LePage’s bond freeze jeopardizes the economy of Somerset County
The Cold Stream Project, negotiated with Plum Creek, is in danger, particularly in light of the news that Weyerhaeuser is poised to buy Plum Creek.
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They terrorized my daughters and killed my baby; that’s why we’re Syrian refugees
My wonderful life changed in 2011, when government soldiers began to silence protesters by shooting them in the street.
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Bath Iron Works competing for work in difficult financial times
Union, management must find ways to reduce production costs through increased efficiency
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A tale of two economies, one dying, the other climbing
The economy we’ve depended upon for generations — based upon Maine’s natural resources — is dying, while our new economy — based upon innovation and entrepreneurial energy — is making headway.
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I didn’t realize writing was so difficult, until I started doing it every week
I’ve finally come to accept that I really am a writer.
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Better background checks will help Maine avoid gun violence
So far, our state has been lucky, but the factors that contribute to gun violence are all too plain to see.