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opinion

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August 9, 2019

Commentary: Fed should dial back on public speeches, focus on doing its job

The chairman's news-conference comments fuel clamor that doesn't inspire confidence in our financial authorities or our economy.
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August 9, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: If Trump is responsible for El Paso, then Democrats are responsible for Dayton

Democrats should know that playing politics with mass murder works both ways.
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August 9, 2019

Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless

Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.
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August 9, 2019

Our View: Buyers are first line of defense against bad dog breeders

It's often left up to customers to figure out if they are getting their pets from legitimate sources.
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August 9, 2019

Commentary: Mail-order DNA tests can be fun, but they’re not medical advice

If you're worried about your cancer risk, you need a geneticist – not a DIY kit.

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Published
August 8, 2019

Dana Milbank: Foreign countries warn about travel to U.S. Can you blame them?

Gun violence, high health care costs and other realities of Trump's America justify caution on the part of our friends around the world.
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August 8, 2019

Maine Voices: Congressional delegation should press for nuclear de-escalation

Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.
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August 8, 2019

Our View: Cyberbullying problem resistant to schools’ efforts

Online harassment is still on the rise, especially among girls, but tight education budgets are not meeting the challenge.
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August 8, 2019

Commentary: Data privacy laws could make criminal justice system even more unfair

As written, these regulations give police access to useful information while keeping it out of defendants' reach.
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August 8, 2019

Another View: Time to confront online hate forums

There are some steps the federal government can take to limit online radicalization.