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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lawton: With economy, wild dogs of fear overtake our imaginations
There is a strange disconnect between how people feel about their own economic well-being, and what they see across the country.
Living inside the echo chamber
How do make good decisions when we only listen to what we want?
Supporting innovation in Maine
The state is far behind on funding for research and development, particularly coming from the private sector.
Maine Children’s Alliance supports Stand Up for Students question
The ballot initiative will set up a fund to advance public education from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Caron: To solve America’s race problems, open your eyes
Videos of police shootings should give everyone a new perspective.
Roberts: With Trump, the unbelievable becomes possible
The presumptive Republican nominee has to convince voters that he is a safe alternative to Hillary.
Gerry Boyle: A cultural divide over guns
How firearms are seen here in Maine differs a great deal from how they are perceived in inner-city Boston.
Mills: What to do when a hospital makes a mistake
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death, and patients have a role in protecting themselves.
Harmon: Don’t worry about the summer of 2016
Depending on how the election goes, we should be more concerned about 2017, and beyond.