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Published
January 8, 2021

Commentary: What pro-Trump insurrectionists share – and don’t – with the American Revolution

The revolutionaries also embraced conspiracy-driven violent direct action – but they would have opposed installing one man in power at the expense of the people’s sovereignty.
Published
January 8, 2021

Maine Voices: Shattering of Capitol’s sanctity demonstrates our nation’s fragility

Everyone who truly wants to protect our founding principles must stand up now for unity and justice.
Published
January 7, 2021

Commentary: How restaurants became one of America’s most selfless institutions

Community outreach during the pandemic has become both a branding opportunity and a moral imperative that will change the industry’s future.
Published
January 7, 2021

Commentary: I know how it feels to lose a stolen election. A real patriot would move on.

President Trump's claims have no merit. But even if they did, he's doing the wrong thing now.
Published
January 7, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to let the people pick the president

The National Popular Vote bill provides a way to work within the Electoral College to ensure that the candidate with the most votes nationally wins the presidency.

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Published
January 6, 2021

Commentary: 2005 election challenge was bad – 2021 is much worse

Republican senators who refuse to certify Biden’s victory are inflaming doubts they helped kindle. That’s poison for democracy.
Published
January 6, 2021

Leonard Pitts: After a year of reading books only by women, I’m a richer man for it

My bias had deprived me of whole vistas of discovery. And if you choose to see in that a broader lesson, I won’t argue.
Published
January 6, 2021

Maine Voices: In this storm, be the lighthouse that helps others reach home

Let’s stop ourselves the next time we hear ourselves complaining. Let’s see the blessings that are right in front of us.
Published
January 5, 2021

Toy Fund president: Maine’s generosity brightens Christmas for struggling families

With your donations we have been able to not only serve the increased volume of requests for toys, but also start 2021 on much better footing.
Published
January 5, 2021

Maine Voices: Our state has far to go to live up to voter-friendly reputation

Innovation is lagging, common-sense laws seen elsewhere are not in place here, and too many municipalities don’t enforce the inclusive statutes that Maine has.