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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Ballot scandal that wasn’t offers reasons to celebrate, cringe
Overall, Mainers can be proud of the election process and the absence of political corruption here.
What does it take to disturb America’s super-rich about income disparity?
Hey, black and white working class, can you stop harping on race long enough to see that you’re both being robbed blind? Courtland Milloy
Public schools could match quality, cost of private special education programs
Many districts pay more than $100,000 per year for each student sent to a private school, often miles from their homes.
Blatantly partisan tenor ensures CIA report serves no good purpose
Details about the harsh and brutal treatment to which some detainees were subjected will only enflame but not enlighten.
Obama’s sore throat mystery solved
The president’s acid reflux issue could lead to better diagnoses for other Americans.
Why I went to community college
Starting off at a two-year school provides a great education at a fraction of the cost.
Timesharing, and a holiday lesson, at My Brother’s Keeper
Use some of your time to help people can take you wherever you want to go.
Sworn in, and sworn at, in Augusta
Political analysts discuss the new Legislature and the disputed Senate seat.