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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Maine Suffrage Centennial: Women’s fight for equal rights continues today
The National Woman's Party led the fight for the 19th Amendment 100 years ago, but the work is not finished.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
The gun that made a Wild West huckster a wealthy man
In the 19th century, Samuel Colt worked out the first reliable, mass-produced "repeating firearm." By the time he died, his pistols were legion and legendary.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Historic Castle Tucker opens for season with new hours
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PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Maine Voices: Focus on individuality has made it harder for U.S. to fight COVID
We will benefit from an approach that incorporates equality, giving to one another and seeing events through their eyes.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Book review: What does it mean to be an American? ‘Union’ looks at the answers
Colin Woodard's newest eye-opening history delves into the struggle to answer the question through the writings of five Americans.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Insight: How to handle a demagogue
Joe McCarthy was infamous. But Republicans stuck with him – just as they have with Donald Trump.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
The View From Here: White with a capital ‘W’
It's too easy for white people to think that racial hierarchies don't affect them.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2020
The View From Here: A perfect idea for an imperfect world
Thomas Jefferson's radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Jim Fossel: The right to hold unpopular views is under attack
Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her 'Declaration of Conscience' speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Maine Voices: Let’s say ‘thank you’ to the Founders on America’s birthday
Yes, we still have a great deal of work to do. But think of how much effort it took to establish our nation.
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