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Maine Voices: Systemic racism has no home in our state

by Nina Boys and Hilary Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

The Hancock County sheriff’s racist reaction has left Mainers without essential public health services. He should resign.

Times Record Opinion

Gordon Weil: The Greatest President? Washington or Trump

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

They both made their money in real estate. They both were considered “the greatest” in their lifetime, one called that by himself and the other called that by everyone else. One named buildings and golf courses after himself. The other had the nation’s capital and a state named after him by grateful Americans. One was […]

Times Record

In photos: Kids hit Topsham sledding hill

by Darcie Moore February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

With some snow on the ground combined with warm temperatures Saturday, several kids visited Foreside Hill at the Foreside Fields in Topsham to go sledding.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Right wing, not left wing, vocally in favor of violence

February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

The Black Lives Matter movement is not a violent movement. Like peaceful protesters before them, like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., like John Lewis, like Susan B. Anthony, Black Lives Matter calls for justice and for an end to violence. BLM protesters didn’t carry weapons or call for assassinations. But peaceful protests turned into […]

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Big ask for new federal CDC director

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

Congress must give Rochelle Walensky the support she needs to rebuild the agency’s credibility.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Only impeachment – and conviction – fit what happened Jan. 6

by Harry Litman Los Angeles Times February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

Donald Trump’s core offense was the stunning abuse of his executive power in attempting to violently impede the peaceful transition of power.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Congress, stop making it hard to save Defense Department dollars

by Frederico Bartels The Heritage Foundation February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

The Pentagon has been repeatedly denied the ability to adjust its facilities to meet their current missions. But there may be some light at the end of the BRAC tunnel.

Times Record Opinion

Commentary: Bipartisanship in Congress isn’t about being nice – it’s about cold, hard numbers

by Daniel Palazzolo, University of Richmond The Conversation February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

Before he was even inaugurated as president, Joe Biden, elected at a time of strong political polarization, emphasized the importance of bipartisanship in dealing with Congress: “I think I can work with Republican leadership in the House and Senate. I think we can get some things done.” Incoming presidents routinely make such appeals, and for […]