On Jan. 10, CNN aired a documentary entitled “The Fight to Save American Democracy,” narrated by Fareed Zakaria. Much of the following is Zakaria’s quotes, taken from the documentary. Hitler came to power by eroding democracy from within, “enabled by Germany’s conservative establishment.” Germany “underestimated him and was eventually destroyed by him.” Political insiders willingly […]
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Our View: Ashley Bryan lived a life full of art
The longtime Maine resident died last week at the age of 98 after a lifetime spent creating and inspiring.
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Our View: Black history essential to the American story
States that want to erase the shameful parts of our history will also erase some of our greatest achievements as a nation.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: My grandmother’s gift of resilience
Gram’s memoir of her less-than-easy life gives me perspective and reminds me that I am capable of more than I think.
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Commentary: Whoopi Goldberg got it all wrong on the Holocaust. But if she can learn, we all can
Suspended for her misinformed comments, ‘The View’ co-host gives us all one model for how to go about changing our perceptions.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath synagogue celebrates 100 years
On Jan. 31, members of Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation marched up Washington Street to their synagogue in a reenactment of the building’s dedication a century ago.
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Maine Voices: The most important decision all of us can make, now and later? Adapt.
If we’re serious about not letting climate change and global pandemics sink civilization, then we must work toward solutions rather than creating obstacles.
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The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side
Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.
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Leonard Pitts: It’s obvious that Black Americans’ battle for voting rights will never, ever be over
Tempted to accept defeat? Remember this: Bigots will always cast ballots, so the rest of us must vote, and fight.
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Cold case team suggests ‘most likely scenario’ for betrayal of Anne Frank
Investigators comb through evidence for 5 years in a bid to unravel one of World War II’s enduring mysteries.