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EDITORIALS
Yes, schools should reopen, but there’s much work to be done to make that possible
Threats to withhold funding from schools that don’t follow Trump’s demands won’t magically make schools safe for the return of students and staff.
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
Whac-A-Troll
Our former governor keeps popping up in the news.
Back to school supplies
Back to school supplies in the age of coronavirus.
Nasty questions
Trump seems more interested in his reelection chances than the health of the country.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Mainers are smart enough to see through the stupidity of campaign ads
“A little bit of consistency and critical thinking can go a long way. With luck, it can even get us to Election Day,” writes Michael Cianchette.
I fear for our democracy
“Making informed decisions rather than blindly following a leader has always given America a leadership position in the world,” writes Gloria Zela.
Betsy Sweet will put us on a new path
A Senate primary win for Betsy Sweet puts us on a new path toward November
Enough with sexism, I’m backing Adrienne Bennett
I can no longer watch the “good old boys” put their thumb on the scale in the race for Congress here in Maine’s 2nd District.
Election Day is Tuesday, it’s time for predictions
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling discuss Tuesday’s primary.
Send the kids back to school
“The experiment with distance learning in Maine schools this spring was generally not a good one,” writes Matthew Gagnon.
Linking arms and helping others
If this week’s events near Nubble Light are any indication, there will always be someone else who needs help.
Thursday, July 9, 2020: Democracy and ongoing process, wear a mask, MaineCare helps families like ours
Letters submitted by BDN readers, edited and verified by BDN Opinion Page staff.
Vote yes on Question 1 to expand access to health care
In Maine, health care access is often impeded by where you live. That’s not how it should be.
Why Penobscot County voters should support Question 3
“The need for this critical infrastructure update is long overdue and the safety of all first responders depends on it,” writes Mark Leonard.
Coronavirus and climate change are intertwined, and both need our urgent attention
“Last week, the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a report that outlines federal policies that could help to fight climate change,” writes David Farmer.
Racial disparities in coronavirus cases shine light on larger inequities
“In the longer term, Maine must continue to address systemic economic disparities,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
Question 1 is a needed investment in education and equity
“Broadband internet access is a large component of the foundation necessary for 21st education,” writes Joe Hennessey.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020: Be thankful not angry, Evans for House District 120, safer ways to vote this year
Letters submitted by BDN readers, edited and verified by BDN Opinion Page staff.
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