That unpleasant truth was on full display recently in North Carolina. If you do not find the events there alarming, check yourself for a pulse.
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Opinion: What America needs in its next president
We need someone who will champion all Americans, regardless of how they got here.
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Opinion: We cannot go back to a pre-Roe world
Those of us who are old enough to remember those days know that policies that kill women create ripples of pain throughout families, communities and society.
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Opinion: Sen. King’s failure in judgment could prove costly
His support of the Kennedy Amendment, which the senator voted for this time last year, was gravely mistaken.
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Opinion: Data tinkering is a key piece of the polling puzzle
Are pollsters more interested in protecting their reputations than understanding the electorate?
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Opinion: We need an election timeout
Stop and ask yourself about the consequences of being OK with vitriol, indecency, division and crudeness in any candidacy.
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Opinion: More must be done to protect Maine’s environment
We have to ensure that the agencies charged with stewarding our natural resources are fully funded and staffed.
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Opinion: A lot done for education in Maine; a lot more to do
Myself and my Democratic colleagues won’t let culture-war bickering distract from important work.
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Opinion: We cannot fail the children of Maine any longer
The Office of Child and Family Services is on fire. Lawmakers can’t afford to wait for the first responders.
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Opinion: Sometimes real life intrudes on the news. Good.
Not being glued to political coverage makes what’s significant stand out.