We’re taking major steps backward in both economic freedom and individual liberties.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Politics of resentment hold us back
No one wins by blocking economic success or the expansion of human rights.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans should stop fighting referendum process
Now that they are out of power, they would be wise to use the tools available to political minorities.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta
The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
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Jim Fossel: Any gun bill compromise would be a bad deal
Republicans should stand their ground and fight any initiative that would enable the confiscation of firearms.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time
Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.
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Jim Fossel: Time’s up for presidential caucuses
Maine should bring back the presidential primary, but we don’t need new rules about party enrollment.
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Jim Fossel: Mills’ first veto reveals much
Will the legislative Democrats buck the new governor or fall in line?
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Jim Fossel: Neither Fortress America nor world’s policeman is the right role for U.S.
Instead, we should engage with the world in a way that promotes not just our own self-interests, but also democracy and stability.
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Jim Fossel: Silly season on the long campaign trail
With 19 months until Election Day, there’s no long-shot candidacy too long to be treated seriously.