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Published
January 29, 2014

Greg Kesich: Pete Seeger used song to unite people, power political and social change

The folk singer, who died Monday, was a participant in every important social movement since the 1940s.
Published
January 7, 2014

Commentary: Colorado’s sale of marijuana feeds into our nation’s stupefaction

Unfortunately, humans – and, maybe, especially Americans – have little genius for moderation.
Published
December 25, 2013

Maine Voices: At son’s graduation from boot camp, parents realize they’ve enlisted, too

Shaggy rock ’n’ rolling civilian to Airborne training? Mom and Dad never saw it coming.
Published
September 24, 2013

Kathleen Parker: Delaying implementation may be only cure for what ails Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act is becoming increasingly unpopular and just may need to be tweaked.
Published
September 24, 2013

Michaud and Pingree: Politicking could deprive families of food

Cuts to food stamps ignore how essential the program is to seniors, veterans and people without jobs.

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Published
August 28, 2013

Leonard Pitts: Sorry, White America, but you’re not victimized by racism

The murder of a young man in Oklahoma was a heinous act, but not part of a system of oppression.
Published
August 28, 2013

Ruth Marcus: Two Supreme Court justices let the public criticism fly

Scalia and Ginsburg, who usually do their talking in written opinions, let us know what they really think.
Published
August 27, 2013

Kathleen Parker: President’s remarks fan flames of race-based animosity

In the wake of the killings of two white men, he urges citizens to identify themselves by skin color.
Published
August 27, 2013

Commentary: What are the right reasons to pick a college? (Hint: Rankings don’t count)

Look for the place that jibes with your learning style but still pushes you past your comfort zone.
Published
August 20, 2013

Kathleen Parker: Outrage over rodeo clown wearing Obama mask is no bull

We know what happens when a mob becomes empowered, especially with the excuse of humor.