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Columns

Published
November 3, 2019

Maine Voices: How does the Canadian health system work? Very well

No bills, no paperwork, no copays, no deductibles ... and no hassles compared to for-profit health care like that in the U.S.
Published
November 3, 2019

Maine Observer: No matter the law, this senior is (basically) high on life

Youthful interest in experimentation with drugs has lost its appeal, even as marijuana becomes legal.
Published
November 1, 2019

Noah Smith: The oil age is coming to a close

We need to prepare for the economic disruption caused by plummeting demand for fossil fuels.
Published
November 1, 2019

Michael Gerson: After GOP’s shoddy defense of Trump, call me a cynic

Republican senators have made clear they will vote to acquit President Trump no matter what the evidence shows.
Published
October 31, 2019

Commentary: Photos of Rep. Hill had nothing to do with her conduct

The public may have a right to learn about an official's alleged misconduct, but not to see private, explicit photos of it.

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Published
October 31, 2019

Dana Milbank: Suddenly Ken Starr doesn’t like impeachment so much

The author of the impeachment of Bill Clinton is now claiming that impeachment is too painful for the country and should be scrapped.
Published
October 30, 2019

Leonard Pitts: Donald Trump comes out of his bubble

The president had a rare encounter with a crowd of random Americans on Sunday, and he got a surprise.
Published
October 30, 2019

Commentary: Opioids saved my life. Quitting them took 5 excruciating years.

You don't have to be addicted to feel withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you stop taking the drugs.
Published
October 29, 2019

Eugene Robinson: Trump deserved the boos at the ballpark

The president is no stranger to harsh language and ought to know that you reap what you sow.
Published
October 29, 2019

Laura Fortman: It’s time to hire more people with disabilities

The state's labor shortage is an opportunity to bring more people into the workforce and out of poverty.