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Commentary: Trump says a lot of foolish things. Taking them seriously gives him too much credit

by Michael McGough Los Angeles Times May 26, 2020May 25, 2020

Commentators should focus on the remarks that are calculating and pay less attention to the ones that are just ignorant.

by Eve Allegra Raimon Special to the Press Herald May 12, 2020May 11, 2020

It’s becoming clear how much elected officials have embraced coverups and silencing as a strategy to manage the COVID crisis.

by Charles Holden, Zach Messitte and Jerald Podair Special To The Washington Post May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

The often-overlooked reaction to the 1970 Kent State shootings offers chilling lessons for us today.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald April 15, 2020April 14, 2020

Where power is not held to account, there can be no democracy.

by Tora Johnson, Patrick Cunningham and Matthew Bampton Special to the Press Herald April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.

by The Associated Press March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

Trimble founded the American Indian Press Association in the 1970s, citing a lack of coverage of Native American issues.

by Sarah Shmitt Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.

by Margaret Sullivan The Washington Post February 15, 2020September 14, 2020

The Democratic front-runner is winning, but somehow he’s never the triumphant story.

by Margaret Sullivan The Washington Post February 5, 2020September 14, 2020

Social media was a cesspool of toxic conspiracy theories Monday night – and it’s only going to get worse.

by Los Angeles Times February 1, 2020January 31, 2020

The best defense in the early stages is solid, trustworthy, science-based information.