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PublishedOctober 14, 2024
Opinion: It’s time for a Maine senator focused on policy, not PR
I don't believe Sen. Angus King’s years-long approach of “reaching across the aisle” is working in today’s Washington.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Opinion: Praying that old wounds lead to new wisdom
It is possible that the tragedy of the moment in the Middle East will lead to a more civilized, sustainable relationship between Jews and Arabs. That is a thought we must cling to.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Opinion: When it comes to climate change, the future is now
That unpleasant truth was on full display recently in North Carolina. If you do not find the events there alarming, check yourself for a pulse.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
The Maine Millennial: We need more options for treating chronic pain
There are not nearly enough doctors and their slates fill up fast. The non-pharmaceutical treatments that work may very well cause patients to go broke.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Opinion: I’m a ‘Never Trump’ conservative who voted third-party in 2016. I won’t make that mistake this time.
If you abstain or vote for somebody other than Kamala Harris, you effectively vote for Trump. We don’t have the luxury of voting third-party or writing in the name of a fantasy candidate.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Jim Fossel: Vote your conscience, not someone else’s
The real purpose of candidate endorsements these days is to make the endorser feel good.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2024
Opinion: What stumping for Ed Muskie taught me about politics
Pennsylvania will play a big part in this year's presidential election. It was also pivotal in my political education over 50 years ago while campaigning for the former Maine senator.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2024
Opinion: Will America ever admit to being conned by Trump?
There are those who sincerely believe that politics has become the new religion, based on the Trump party. They might be right.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2024
Opinion: An economist’s guide to helping victims of Helene and Milton
Insurance costs need to rise to prohibitive levels in some areas. Even state-run insurers should accept this reality.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2024
Opinion: What America needs in its next president
We need someone who will champion all Americans, regardless of how they got here.
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