Concern about Oregon’s recent experience should inform Maine’s decision-making.
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Opinion: There is no place for violence in American politics
To threaten the life and well-being of an election official is a serious offense that must not be tolerated.
Commentary: Many Americans believe migrants bring fentanyl across the border. That’s wrong and dangerous
Two unrelated facts combined with a lie form a powerful and dangerous piece of misinformation that is spreading virally. The facts are that a drug overdose epidemic is killing more than 100,000 Americans a year and that far more migrants are crossing the country’s southern border than ever before. The lie is that the migrants […]
Opinion: Gov. Baxter gave Maine much more than a park
Percy Baxter was a politician who put the people ahead of private interests – in big ways and small.
Opinion: A combat veteran’s take on assault weapons
Find a veteran and ask them how they compare the threat level on streets of Maine to a combat zone where they may have used an assault rifle.
Commentary: George Washington knew how to govern but are we willing to listen?
We all want America to flourish and prosper, but disagreements on “how” keep tripping us up. “How” is much more than picking between policy prescriptions – at its core it involves the way we treat each other, particularly those we disagree with. The person most essential to realizing America in the first place thought about […]
Opinion: Together we can confront gun idolatry in Maine
Feb. 16 to Feb. 18 is Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath, an opportunity for all faith communities in the state to pray in unity for safety from gun violence.
Opinion: Divert suburban highway funding to broadband
Hundreds of millions for the Maine Turnpike Authority’s costly highway expansion would be better spent on infrastructure that benefits all Mainers.
Opinion: We must keep older Mainers from falling through the cracks
A bill that would provide funding for Maine’s agencies on aging to establish an effective case management system deserves our support.
Douglas Rooks: Age not always a political disability
When considering candidates’ fitness for office, voters often have an age-old question to answer.