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EDITORIALS
Happy Independence Day
Here is an excerpt from the document the Fourth of July holiday is about.
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
The masked man!
The Trump administration seems to have changed their tone concerning the wearing of masks.
Lobster industry
The plight of the Maine lobster industry.
Toppled statue
A statue the president would love to see removed.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Eric Brakey can win 2nd District seat for Republicans
“Former state Sen. Eric Brakey has done more for the 2nd Amendment in Maine than many other elected officials combined,” writes Jeff W. Zimba.
Susan Collins did her job, Sara Gideon didn’t
“It has been a good few weeks to be Susan Collins,” writes Matthew Gagnon.
History is more about remembering than celebrating
We need to figure out the difference between remembering something and celebrating it.
Congress must act to strengthen health care in face of disaster
“Expanding support for Medicaid is one way to make a real difference in communities and in the lives of people,” writes David Farmer.
We need real reform that respects the work of law enforcement officers
“Yes, things need to change. Attacking, harming, and killing police is not the answer,” writes Wally Fraser.
Broadband investment will foster open government and safe elections
“It is a question that speaks directly to equality and opportunity in Maine,” writes Anna Kellar.
Sara Gideon is the strongest choice in Democratic US Senate primary
Given Maine’s political landscape, the more moderate route makes the most sense.
Bangor High School is ready to lead on social justice
Change does not come easily and we need to accept the discomfort that will come with growth.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020: Yes on transportation bond, wearing a mask is not hard, a third choice for president
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff.
Wear a mask, stay apart so we can beat coronavirus together
Come on people, get with the program!
Race, protest and democracy in America
“Throughout U.S. history, Black Americans have forced us to reckon with how often we fail to live up to our stated values,” writes Ryan LaRochelle.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020: Incredible courage from students, representing everyone, until hate is gone
Here’s what BDN readers are talking about.
The pandemic is not the only crisis plaguing our food supply chain
We cannot forget the looming disasters we’ll face if we do not act on climate now, too.
Dale Crafts is top choice in 2nd District Republican primary
“Given his depth of experience, both in lawmaking and business, we believe Dale Crafts is a solid first choice for Republican voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on July 14,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
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