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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Treat far-right terror as the threat it is
The deadly attacks on two New Zealand mosques should draw attention to an obvious fact: Terrorists linked to the far right are no less murderous than the Islamist groups that get more headlines and attention from politicians. Western governments shouldn’t be fooled by the skewed headline count; watching white supremacists should be a priority — […]
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Amy Calder: Niece honors aunt who died in Norridgewock domestic violence
Crystal Lancaster Mulherin is raising funds to help those affected by domestic violence, nearly one year after her aunt, Marie Lancaster-Hale, was murdered at her home in Norridgewock.
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Greg Kesich: Making privilege look like merit
The college admissions scandal reveals a small piece of a corrupt system that reinforces inequality.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Local & State, News, Op-Eds
J.P. Devine: An ornament to hang on Padraig’s day
Since it’s the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day — his death, not his birth — J.P. decided to share his take on the many myths surrounding the holiday.
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Jim Fossel: How to cut taxes
Get out and vote for representatives who know how to reduce spending.
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Ramesh Ponnuru: The left can’t blame money in politics for its policy failures
Both of our political parties are dominated by people who believe that the American people are fundamentally on their side. When they face political setbacks, then, there must be some nefarious explanation for the thwarting of the people’s will. For contemporary Republicans, that explanation is likely to involve the media or the “deep state.” For […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills’ support for power line shows commitment to constituents, climate change fight
Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.
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Douglas Rooks: After mascot vote, Skowhegan should move on
The fight shows the struggle of making “one out of many.”
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Maine Voices: Growing the middle ground during Lent
At work, at play, in our politics and in our faith, we’re living in a time of extremes.