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Columns

Published
July 7, 2015

Commentary: My fellow Americans, please stop undermining the truth

Modern forces have learned to manipulate our biases and errors in reasoning to serve their own ends.
Published
July 7, 2015

Maine Voices: Legislature failed to endorse policies helping women and families

Legislators defeated a minimum wage hike, along with more funds for child care and family planning.
Published
July 6, 2015

Independent Voices: America needs more independent thinking, less toeing of the party line

A more parliamentary system that allows for a variety of views would also bring more compromise.
Published
July 6, 2015

Maine Voices: Big money, Congress’ failure to reflect views of governed undermine republic

Benjamin Franklin said, 'We have given you a republic, if you can keep it.' We have failed.
Published
July 5, 2015

Barney Frank: LePage team’s words and actions show disregard for Constitution

The fundamental principle in question is the separation of powers.

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Published
July 5, 2015

Maine Voices: Childhood diseases were once killers

Most older Americans wish they'd had the chance to be vaccinated against measles and other dangerous maladies.
Published
July 5, 2015

Maine Observer: A landed trout and a trail that got away

Over 40 years of fishing trips to the northern Maine woods, two brothers bank memories, some more relaxing than others.
Published
July 4, 2015

Port City Post: As we celebrate freedom, five Mainers deserve our thanks

They each had a vision beyond their lifetime that added value to our society.
Published
July 4, 2015

Maine Voices: Change election system to make Congress accountable for performance

Now, almost all incumbents are re-elected even though the public is unhappy with them. Here's how to fix it.
Published
July 4, 2015

The humble Farmer: How do you set financial priorities?

Big changes in our medical system over the past 50 years mean we're left to grapple with big bills.