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Columns

Published
August 10, 2019

Commentary: Democratic congressman shames his own constituents, and himself

Defenders of Joaquin Castro's tweet don't understand the line between criticism and harassment.
Published
August 10, 2019

Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence

Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.
Published
August 10, 2019

USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice

Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.
Published
August 9, 2019

Commentary: Fed should dial back on public speeches, focus on doing its job

The chairman's news-conference comments fuel clamor that doesn't inspire confidence in our financial authorities or our economy.
Published
August 9, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: If Trump is responsible for El Paso, then Democrats are responsible for Dayton

Democrats should know that playing politics with mass murder works both ways.

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Published
August 9, 2019

Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless

Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.
Published
August 9, 2019

Commentary: Mail-order DNA tests can be fun, but they’re not medical advice

If you're worried about your cancer risk, you need a geneticist – not a DIY kit.
Published
August 8, 2019

Dana Milbank: Foreign countries warn about travel to U.S. Can you blame them?

Gun violence, high health care costs and other realities of Trump's America justify caution on the part of our friends around the world.
Published
August 8, 2019

Maine Voices: Congressional delegation should press for nuclear de-escalation

Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.
Published
August 8, 2019

Michelle Shores, Waterville: Dropped call