The essays of Walter Lippmann give perspective to the train wreck now occurring in which citizens struggle to separate truth from fiction.
Bill Nemitz
Portland Press Herald opinion columns from Bill Nemitz.
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Episode 35 – How protest movements and referendum questions go awry. Senator Collins in the spotlight on confirmations
Our panel of editorial columnists talk about how the legislature is dealing with citizen-initiated referendums
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Bill Nemitz: Got a message for Maine’s leaders in D.C.? Be civil and sincere, and don’t be from away
Former congressional staffers have some practical advice for the many Mainers who want their voices heard in Washington.
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Bill Nemitz: Planned Parenthood now needs protecting
The energy shown in women’s marches should be focused on saving the provider of women’s health care.
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Podcast: Protest marches send message about Trump. Where does that energy go?
Did the protests change things? What will Trump accomplish? LePage meets a feisty crowd.
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Bill Nemitz: Social media may have State House all atwitter
For some old lawmakers, there could be quite a learning curve.
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Podcast: What to do about LePage? Collins’ star rises in Washington
Our editorial page panel takes on the week’s news in Maine and in Washington
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Bill Nemitz: LePage is Maine’s very own Archie Bunker, but in reality, he’s not funny
The governor once again makes a fool of himself, revising history in an attack on a civil rights icon.
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Bill Nemitz: Mr. President, millions are grateful for the Obama legacy
The record that Republicans are working to dismantle should be worn like a badge of honor.
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Bill Nemitz: Call for L.L. Bean boycott aimed at the wrong target
The anti-Trump group Grab Your Wallet wants a boycott over the political views of Linda Bean, a company director.