I’ve been forced to turn away from an institution I trusted to offer spiritual direction.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Can we still believe people are basically good? | Opinion
The current era can shatter our beliefs about human beings.
Summer’s start stirs memories of Mallett | Opinion
David Mallett’s words still resonate, whether it’s remembering times gone by or calling Americans to action.
Keep an eye on the wild, wild west in contest for Maine governor | Jim Fossel
Two candidates from western Maine could throw a wrench into the race for the Blaine House.
How we do elections matters | Opinion
As long as we have unregulated and unlimited money in political campaigns, the decisions made in Washington, D.C., and in Augusta will disproportionately favor the interests of the few over the needs of the many.
Maine’s future cannot rest on AI | Opinion
Investment in artificial intelligence runs contrary to goals the state needs to stay focused on. We shouldn’t be banking on it.
Are reparations in order over St. Dom’s closure? | Opinion
After the Catholic Church and the Portland Diocese claimed another institution that was created and paid for by the community, it’s a fair question.
Maine’s cannabis banking crisis calls for smarter regulation | Opinion
Hundreds of the state’s medical cannabis businesses are facing a return to dangerous cash-only operations.
Tension could give way to a turning point in the Middle East | Opinion
What began as a confrontation may well become the foundation for a new chapter.
Measure Iran’s intentions by its actions, not Israel’s fictions | Opinion
When it comes to compliance with nuclear agreement requirements, the rhetoric doesn’t match the record.