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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Hal Brands: Ukraine war is depleting America’s arsenal of democracy
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
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Douglas Rooks: Will the ‘force of memory’ prevail?
Recalling George Mitchell’s imperative that “all democratic people know that it is the force of memory which keeps alive the force of freedom in the world,” Douglas Rooks ponders the implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the testing of the democratic alliances.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time is now for utility accountability, modernized energy grid
An amended version of L.D. 1959 sends a clear message to Maine’s power companies: Improve your performance, get fined or be replaced.
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Maine Voices: Lewiston’s proposed shelter moratorium is unacceptable
Lewiston’s mayor calls opposition to efforts to help unhoused people ‘a waste of time.’
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Commentary: Lessons from the Soviets on how to hold Russia accountable for war crimes
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
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The Maine Millennial: Putin’s anti-gay agenda digs in close to home
Right-wing Christians are pushing the same freedom-killing laws that took root in Russia a decade ago.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Take it from me – don’t get COVID
But the Maine CDC’s Dr. Shah says that we can look forward to better days of living with a virus that has dominated our lives for two years.
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Jim Fossel: Immigrant outreach is a smart move for Maine Republicans
A new multicultural center in Portland could signal a better approach to issues relevant to newcomers to America.