Maybe Joe Biden had to flip on the question of taxpayer funding for abortion in order to win the Democratic presidential nomination. All of his rivals supported that funding, and the party has become more and more aggressive on abortion. Where the 1990s Democratic platforms said abortion should be “safe, legal and rare,” the 2016 […]
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Compass: When residents seek information, it’s not ‘harassment’
There has been an effort to stamp out dissent in Waterville.
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Maine Compass: Homeless kids in central Maine need our help
Youth homelessness is a bigger problem than most people think.
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Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice
Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.
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Maine Voices: Alarming trends in youth suicide demand attention
The causes of suicide for children younger than 10 have not been adequately studied, but warning signs have been identified.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta
The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
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Another View: Media contribute to two-party lock on power
Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.
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The Maine Millennial: Don’t believe what you hear about Planned Parenthood
The organization’s clinics are the place to go for access to a wide range of reproductive health services.
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Bill Nemitz: Local business washes away a big-box store nightmare
After Home Depot makes a washer and dryer go poof, Central Furniture and Appliance, Inc., demonstrates the age-old art of good customer relations.
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Commentary: Gun restrictions handicap law-abiding citizens
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., that claimed the lives of 12 people, Gov. Ralph Northam has called for a special legislative session to address gun-related violence. Using the shooting as a call to action, he then proposed a variety of restrictions on lawful gun owners — not one of […]