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Commentary: In aftermath of disaster, Democrats must rally – and expand – base

by Francis Wilkinson The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News November 10, 2016November 9, 2016

Irony notwithstanding, the tea party provides a model of how to channel rage into nonviolent channels.

As in 1776, 1848 and 1863, we must collectively work toward building a more perfect union.

The constitutional right to free speech can be thwarted by parties with extremely deep pockets.

by Charles Lawton November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

Instead, we need to call up in ourselves the courage to face an uncertain future with resolve and confidence.

by Emily Brostek and Steve Butterfield Special to the Press Herald November 7, 2016November 6, 2016

Millions of families have gained peace of mind from the financial security that comes with coverage.

by Sally Hinckley Special to the Telegram November 6, 2016November 4, 2016

Waiting at traffic signals has prompted me to create a guide: Useful Things to do While Stuck in the Car, or UTWSC for short.

by Garrison Keillor The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News November 5, 2016November 4, 2016

Let the candidate with the most votes win.

by Angus King Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2016November 2, 2016

Donald Trump has shown he’s the last person we want to be making critical decisions in the throes of a nuclear crisis.

by Jim Bouchard Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2016November 2, 2016

Jim Bouchard promises a balanced budget, term limits and an end to the income tax if he’s elected.

by Leonard Pitts November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

It will benefit our country and principled conservatives if the electorate says emphatically that we are better than this.