Good people cannot stay silent in the face of fear and prejudice.
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
Maine Compass: Dear Mr. Aaron
Hank Aaron, who died last week at the age of 86, was a baseball legend, but it was his courage, class and dignity that set him apart.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Our democracy demands an investment in civic education
The Fulcrum (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Masks could have saved lives, and they still can
The Biden administration should make sure every person has access to high-quality respirators.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Skelton: At a muted inauguration, Biden asks Americans to ‘stop the shouting and lower the temperature’
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Michele Meyer: Legislators should mask up to protect their communities
Leaders have a responsibility to do their work safely during the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: As he leaves office, Trump abuses the pardon power — again
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland City Council takes public business behind closed doors
Elected officials can only meet in private when they have a good reason.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine State Police policies should not be kept from public
When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how it is used.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Reps. Gramlich and Madigan: Concerns for foster kids highlight system that falls short
As the Legislature sets priorities this year, we cannot afford to neglect the critical services necessary for Maine children in foster care.