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Commentary: Appeals court judge Kethledge is Trump’s best option for Supreme Court
The steadfast ‘originalist’ from the heartland has political upside that other nominee contenders don’t.
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Leonard Pitts: Attack on Maryland newspaper hits close to home
As we celebrate freedom, it’s good to remember the key role the press plays as the people’s watchdog.
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Commentary: Don’t just pray for slain journalists – do something to halt mass shootings
Let’s not treat the slaughter of Americans as though it’s normal – vote and fight for the sake of humanity.
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Maine Voices: Additions to defense bill attack wildlife, disrespect rural Americans
The legislation should be free of politicization and not used to undermine our nation’s environmental laws.
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Kathleen Parker: Trump has made it a verbal open season on journalists
After the killings at the Annapolis newspaper, Trump bears some responsibility for the incendiary rhetoric that has raised the heat for journalists just doing their jobs.
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Commentary: For Republicans troubled by Trump, the choices range from bad to worse
They’ll either have to vote for Democrats, mount a political challenge against huge odds, or wait out his term and start building a different kind of party.
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Maine Voices: We bear the cost of not supporting the people who need it
It costs less to house people than to keep them in homelessness.
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Commentary: Eligible Mainers should assert rights, sign up for expanded Medicaid
Despite the actions and inactions of Gov. LePage and his administration, the law is the law.
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Maine Observer: Emily Post, my mother and me
There’s a case to be made for profanity. Some would even say that there’s an art to swearing – you know when it’s done well.