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EDITORIALS
The George Floyd case and verdict can signal new era of police reform and accountability
“What does it say about our country and our culture that many Americans watched Judge Peter Cahill deliver the verdict with trepidation?” the BDN Editorial Board writes.
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
Helicopters on Mars
In a first in flight, NASA helicopter rises over Mars. — News Item
Mass shootings: An American epidemic
Our sad state of affairs.
Partisan politics
The partisan nature of politics in Washington and Augusta.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Why the risks of a US withdrawal from Afghanistan outweigh the benefits
If the Taliban hoists the black flag of jihad over Kabul this fall, it will be an excruciating reminder of everything the U.S. has lost in Afghanistan and how little it has gained.
All government policies can be climate policies
“The Biden-Harris administration has embraced the idea that all policies can be climate policies, an important move that is set to benefit communities across Maine,” Anna McGinn writes.
No, we can’t ‘go back’ to Asia
Many feel caught between two countries, with no real home.
Maine can be the 1st state to feed every child at school
Studies repeatedly show that when children access nutritious food at school, they are better able to concentrate, leading to improved academic outcomes.
Paying by the mile and ending the gas tax
“Replacing the gas tax with a per mile fee is a policy that makes a lot of sense as we move away from gas-powered cars,” writes Dean Baker.
When words have no meaning
“Putin is definitely a naughty boy, but a big-time invader of important places? This is just the media stirring things up, with some help from the politicians,” writes Gwynne Dyer.
Patriots Day and the forgotten Dawes
“A more nationwide effort of reading Longfellow’s poem by those sporting tricorn hats wouldn’t hurt anybody. Except perhaps the forgotten Dawes,” the BDN Editorial Board writes.
Monday, April 19, 2021: Come see the play and decide for yourself, celebrate vision rehabilitation, protecting older adults
Here’s what BDN readers are writing about.
The promise of public housing
“Biden’s infrastructure plan should spark a renewed commitment to the promise of public housing, guaranteeing that it can help provide safe and affordable communities for years to come,” Jackson Gandour writes.
The Energy Innovation Act will cut pollution and put money in our pockets
“The Energy Innovation Act is a good step forward to put America on the fast track to a healthy, prosperous future,” Gerry Gross writes.
Pharmaceutical innovation is winning the war on COVID. Biden shouldn’t stop it.
“We have vaccines not because Biden is a great leader, but because private enterprises had sufficient resources to persevere through years of failure on the road to historic success,” Doug Badger writes.
UFO sightings
UFO reports surge during the pandemic, as Maine is fourth in the country for UFO sightings.
Just say yes … to a new prevention program in Maine schools
“SEL4ME is a giant step forward in addressing the substance use issues that have caused Mainers so much pain. With enough funding, there is no telling how many lives it could change,” William L. Somes writes.
Unrestrained debt without new taxes means big tax hike later
“The Washington debate focuses on limiting taxes as the way to choke the growth of big government. It ought to focus on just what we want from government and then decide if and how we pay for it,” writes Gordon L. Weil.
Bipartisanship is infrastructure
“Both parties have the ability and responsibility to be part of a more productive process. It’s time to build some bridges,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
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