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Cooler heads not panicking about post-Sessions Mueller probe

by Randall D. Eliason Special to The Washington Post November 11, 2018November 12, 2018

Here are a few reasons why a new attorney general is not such a threat – yet – to the special counsel.

Governors usually say their state is the best place on earth, but ours just tells us what he doesn’t like.

by William Vaughan Jr. Special to the Press Herald November 10, 2018November 10, 2018

Medicare for All is alluring, but the only cure for disease involves addressing the behavior that perpetuates it.

by Robert Skoglund November 10, 2018November 9, 2018

Installing a heat pump will catapult humble and Marsha into the age of the Jetsons.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant November 10, 2018November 10, 2018

I wear flat shoes with sturdy insoles; my ambitions are much the same: realistic, sensible and grounded.

by Marc Thiessen The Washington Post November 9, 2018November 8, 2018

Now Republicans have not only an expanded Senate majority, but also a pro-life majority.

by Godfrey Wood Special to the Press Herald November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Using innovative financing, we can make affordable housing a realistic goal for many more families.

by leonard pitts November 8, 2018November 7, 2018

For what may be the first time ever, Donald Trump now faces accountability.

by Steve Silver Special to the Press Herald November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

The deadly shooting is a reminder that anti-Semitism has always simmered in America.

by Jonathan Reisman Special to the Press Herald November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

I remain at odds with the state and national affiliates over significant matters of public policy.