Category: Opinion
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Jimmy Carter made me a conservative
“Carter would have made a better pastor than president, as his admirable post-White House life of service bore out.”
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Robert Kennedy’s nomination to head HHS puts the health of Americans at risk
“His skepticism of established medical science and the resulting degradation of public trust in our health institutions could undermine our ability to respond effectively to public health crises, from emerging infectious diseases to the ongoing opioid epidemic.”
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Letter: Not a fair fight between truth and falsehood
The poet John Milton said ‘Let [truth] and falsehood grapple,’ believing that truth would triumph. The contest is no longer equal.”
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Letter: Practicing random acts of kindness
“When I was in the hospital, if a doctor or nurse looked me straight in the eye, patted me on the shoulder, and gave me an encouraging word, it made my day.”
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Letter: Maine people deserve health care answers
“They took our votes. Now they should answer our questions and now not just before another election.”
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Maine Legislature should ban dual office holding
“Other states have blanket prohibitions on elected officials serving in multiple offices at the same time. Maine does not.”
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If you want fewer car crashes caused by deer, you have to allow hunting
“Disease, starvation, car accidents — these are the worst ways a deer can die. The best way? A quick, respectful and ethical arrow from a hunter.”
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A letter to my last child
“I have been a young father, completely out of my element and making it up as I went along, then transitioning to an experienced and knowledgeable parent with some years under my belt.”