On the 175th anniversary of the first appearance of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” we ought to connect the messages of the novel to today’s humanitarian crises.
Op-eds
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Lone Star State doings could benefit Susan Collins | Jim Fossel
If Democrats feel they have a better shot at defeating a controversial Senate nominee out west, they may consider shifting more resources from Maine.
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The Department of Justice has been hijacked by a vindictive president | Opinion
American jurors and an independent judiciary are now our only guardrails against a DOJ that has been co-opted by President Donald Trump.
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More and more to like about Lewiston | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Even if we weren’t harried new parents who never get out, we’d have been impressed.
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What happened to Maine’s tradition of independent leadership? | Opinion
If we’ve lost that, we’ve lost something that has long made our state different.
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I am an American, a Muslim, an immigrant, and I am not your enemy | Opinion
Should we spend our energy solving the problems that keep Mainers awake at night, or searching for enemies among our neighbors?
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Portland made the right decision on parking | Opinion
We pay for the space we live in. Why shouldn’t we pay for the space we park in?
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Census data reflects Portland attitudes changed for the better | Opinion
A city that was once more insular has rolled out the welcome mat.
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Maine needs an education governor. That governor is Hannah Pingree. | Opinion
We need a leader in the Blaine House who can create educational opportunities by linking and mobilizing the entire educational spectrum.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Democrats are squandering a rare opportunity in Maine | Steve Collins
If they’re serious about capitalizing on her vulnerability, Susan Collins’ opponents need to get their act together.