If the right leadership can emerge, I believe an escape from the cycle of horrifying violence is possible. For now, it’s very a big if.
Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Be gentle with yourselves right now
Fortunately for us, Mainers are very good at stepping up and helping one another.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: The yellow flag law isn’t working. Maine’s leaders should be seeing red.
We owe it to the 18 people killed in the Lewiston shootings to strengthen our gun control laws.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s protect Maine elections from foreign government interference
If you’re still on the fence about Question 2, consider that the state government isn’t permitted to spend in the same elections. Vote ‘yes.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Sometimes one hand doesn’t know what the other hand is doing
On the painful business of computer-based try-this-and-then-try-that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Pine Tree Power will certainly save Mainers money
Across America there are very fine examples of up-and-running public power utilities. Maine should not hesitate to join them.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s state gun policies are flawed – by design
Lawmakers in Augusta have had opportunity after opportunity to enact effective gun safety laws. None have been taken.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s time to build the public and political will to help Maine families
How best to meaningfully help? Invest, invest, invest.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Time for Portland to vote ‘no’ on Question A (again)
If it passes, thousands of Portland renters will no longer have the protection they’ve repeatedly sought at the polls.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Survivors of gun violence need attention from policymakers
The national gun violence conversation has to include all survivors, their families and loved ones and the communities affected.