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Commentary: Senate committee can learn from Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings

by Ronald A. Klain Special to The Washington Post September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Lawmakers should leave the questioning of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford to the professionals and sit back and listen.

by Sarah Lakeman Special to the Press Herald September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald September 19, 2018September 18, 2018

If true, the Supreme Court nominee committed a crime in high school, and he has yet to be held accountable for it.

by Charles Todorich Special to the Press Herald September 19, 2018September 18, 2018

Like the rioters outside of the nominating convention, the party became convinced that an immoral America was now its enemy.

by Pat Ende Special to the Press Herald September 19, 2018September 18, 2018

Judge Kavanaugh’s testimony had raised concerns even before the sexual assault allegation.

by Lynn R. Goldman Special to the Washington Post September 18, 2018September 17, 2018

The meaning of that tragic number: The planning and preparedness for terrifying storms remain inadequate.

by Margaret Sullivan Washington Post September 18, 2018September 17, 2018

This isn’t the 11th hour, because the clock isn’t running out; in fact, there is no clock.

by Rocco Risbara III Special to the Press Herald September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

At least seven businesses hope to locate there in the near future, just one potential benefit of the vision for a ‘new heart of Scarborough.’

Jack and other children like him could lose crucial protections against discrimination.

by Rachel Talbot Ross and the Hon. Gerald E. Talbot Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2018September 15, 2018

His testimony at his confirmation hearing also raises serious questions about his honesty and integrity.