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Alan Caron: It turns out the Cold War is still alive and kicking in 2017
In the past, our identity as Americans transcended political parties. Those days appear to be over.
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Cynthia Dill: Trump needs to free himself from the Freedom Caucus
The president should learn from his mistakes – like Friday’s Obamacare repeal meltdown – and deal with different factions.
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Garrison Keillor: Donald Trump has no idea how to tend his own garden
The Boy President relies on impressions, but there does not appear to be much thinking going on.
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Gina Barreca: Do we fear listening to the other side?
Hearing what other people have to say is like opening a window in our minds and in our hearts.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Environmental stewards should stand together against Gorsuch
President Trump’s nominee opposes the long-standing custom that courts defer to experts in government.
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Commentary: With all the outrage about double standards, we forget they’re double the fun
Politicians and pundits love to point out inconsistencies because they can take shots at adversaries without defending their own views.
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Maine Voices: Bill to lower age for carrying concealed handgun is foolish and dangerous
Why mix firearms and the 18-to-20 age group already plagued by stresses, depression, suicide and substance abuse?
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Charles Krauthammer: In Trumpian era, American democracy is not so decadent, after all
Our system’s checks and balances have turned out to be quite vibrant.
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Maine Voices: Exempt feminine hygiene products from state sales tax. Period.
In Maine and 37 other states, women are being taxed for something they cannot control.