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Columns

Published
October 21, 2018

Maine Observer: Missing the better angels of our nature

A visit to Washington leaves us mourning a country that is forgotten.
Published
October 21, 2018

The Maine Millennial: America owed Jamal Khashoggi protection, citizen or not

That we failed him is a tragedy; allowing those responsible for his death to go unpunished would be another.
Published
October 21, 2018

Jim Fossel: Maine’s legislative races can bring surprises

Political parties often don't have as good a grasp of the situation on the ground as one might think.
Published
October 21, 2018

The View From Here: Campaigns don’t change minds

In a polarized electorate, turning out the right voters matters much more than persuasion.
Published
October 20, 2018

Maine Voices: A call for calm in the hostilities over Brett Kavanaugh

Sen. Susan Collins undertook substantive research before deciding to vote for Kavanaugh, says a member of the working group that helped her review his record.

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Published
October 20, 2018

Rep. Harvell: Critic misrepresents benefits of proposed CMP project

Bringing Canadian power to New England would bring good jobs to Maine and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the region.
Published
October 19, 2018

Commentary: Democrats’ smear of Kavanaugh sank their Senate chances

Their treatment of Brett Kavanaugh wasn't fair, just or right – and it backfired.
Published
October 19, 2018

Maine Voices: Governor candidates lack strategies for reducing road fatalities

None seem to be moved by Maine's dismal record on highway safety, especially when compared with the U.K.
Published
October 18, 2018

Maine Voices: Church of Safe Injection treats drug users as Jesus would have done

He would have offered them sterile syringes, naloxone and nonjudgmental support.
Published
October 17, 2018

Leonard Pitts: Republicans may soon find that their fear of young people is warranted

On Election Day, we may see why the right has been trying so hard to suppress voter turnout.