Progressive Perspectives (TNS)
Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Labor Day 2021 — ‘Help wanted’
We’ve all seen them — the “help wanted” signs posted in business windows and even the “we’re sorry” notes, apologizing for long waits and reduced hours due to worker shortages. Despite what was anticipated as a tough spell ahead for workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, by some measures, 2021 has turned out to have some […]
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Commentary: After a COVID skeptic falls to the disease, people ask an awkward question: Should we care?
The Seattle Times (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: A 9/11-style commission is needed to examine the Afghanistan withdrawal
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Want to help health care workers? Get the shot
It’s the persistent stress at hospitals that is hurting nurses and others, not the vaccine mandate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine leading the way on COVID rental relief
Housing challenges remain, here and everywhere else. But unlike residents of other states, Mainers are getting the assistance they need.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: On the front lines, here’s what the 7 stages of severe COVID-19 look like
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: COVID-era improvements in school air quality will have long-term benefits
Maine schools are using federal funds to improve ventilation as a way to fight COVID. But it could also improve learning.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Juggling career and family is a struggle — even for elite athletes
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)