They are fellow citizens in all but name, and we should bring them fully into the American family.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: ‘Dreamers’ deal bad for GOP, US
Any DACA fix is a bad deal because it goes against Trump’s America-first agenda.
Maine Compass: Citizen initiatives put power in right hands
It seems it is just the Augusta establishment that thinks it is “out of control.”
Douglas Rooks: In Waterville, downtown renaissance meets party politics
Mike Roy, the city manager, has been with Waterville through major changes, with more to come.
Maine Compass: In Haiti, wondering what kind of country we want
A member of Maine-based Konbit Santé reflects on a president’s words, and what he sees around him.
George Smith: The beginning of Bill Cohen
The columnist played a small role in one of the future defense secretary’s early campaigns.
Maine Voices: LePage irresponsible to keep lifesaving drug naloxone from opioid users
The governor’s outdated and disproven opinions deprive people of the chance to survive an overdose, enter recovery and make something of their lives.
Maine Compass: Narcan not a cure, but it saves lives
The governor is holding back a drug necessary to fight the opioid epidemic.
Steve DeAngelis: From coach to candidate
The longtime Maranacook ski team leader lays out his vision for Maine.
Maine Compass: Central Maine Power project an essential step for clean energy
The New England Clean Energy Connect is a well-designed and cost-effective path for the future.