Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
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Maine Voices 2 mins ago
Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America
Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
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Maine Voices: Disunity trumps democracy in America
When 147 members of Congress vote to contest the 2020 election results even after the Capitol attack, it’s hard to believe that our ‘better angels’ will prevail.
Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled
Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.
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Letters
To move forward, we must bury the hatchet
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Letters
Tight inauguration security signals dispiriting divide
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Letters
Columnist falsely likens U.S. Capitol attack to teachers strike
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Letters
Trump supporter who accepts Biden election mulling options
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Letters
Electoral college fundamentally undemocratic
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Letters
Some can’t access online vaccine tool
Maine Voices: King’s letter from the Birmingham Jail a master class in civil dialogue
King drew on what he shared with his critics to challenge their view about his tactics.
Long in the making, a moment of truth for Susan Collins
Beyond the latest impeachment, the Republican legacy of Maine's senior senator hangs in the balance.
The View From Here: Fringe theories go mainstream in GOP
Maine Republican Party leaders have been spreading the disinformation that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
The Maine Millennial: Vaccine offers welcome relief
A dose of protection is a great way to start a new, post-COVID year.
Jim Fossel: Backroom deals are the wrong way to govern
Lawmakers in Augusta should study how Congress handled COVID relief – and do the opposite.
Leonard Pitts: Don’t let the traitors – including Trump – off the hook
Calls for unity should not come before genuine repentance and accountability.
The humble Farmer: History keeps recurring until we learn from it
The rise of Mussolini and his Fascist Party has lessons for us as we reflect on the last four years, culminating in the events of Jan. 6.
