Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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October 17, 2019

Our View: Wheelchair athlete should be allowed to compete alongside teammates

The MPA should reverse its decision on Jonathan Schomaker, a 15-year-old sophomore at Leavitt Area High School.
Published
October 17, 2019

View from Away: Sanctions can still work – here’s how

Do economic sanctions serve U.S. policy objectives? An important new report from the Government Accountability Office raises the question, but supplies an unsatisfactory answer: Although the departments of Treasury, State and Commerce all pay close attention to the impact of specific sanctions on their targets, there’s no reliable way to assess whether — or even […]
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October 17, 2019

Pouliot big part of Augusta’s renaissance

In community discussions and in the papers, at the State House, and in each corner of our great state, Augusta’s “cultural renaissance” is what everyone is talking about. Augusta is a city on the move with a bustling downtown, incredible financial and volunteer investment, and home to many well-attended community events. These things don’t just […]
Published
October 17, 2019

Honored to be running in Ward 3

Letter
Published
October 16, 2019

Our View: Proud state watching as Meir prepares to make history

The 42-year-old Maine native is scheduled to take part in the first all-female spacewalk Thursday or Friday, NASA says.
Published
October 16, 2019

View from Away: Protect democracy against social media manipulation

The United States may not be the only target of Vladimir Putin’s social media warfare, but many Americans do seem particularly vulnerable to Russian agents’ tricks. Consider Russian operatives’ malicious use of social media platforms to upend our democracy and influence the 2016 election, outlined in a Senate Intelligence Committee report released last week. Despite […]
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October 15, 2019

View from Away: Beto O’Rourke embraces divisions by wanting to tax religious organizations

When Beto O’Rourke ran for U.S. Senate in Texas last year, he presented himself as someone who could reach across the political divide and work with those he disagrees with. Now as he runs for president this year, Candidate Beto is embracing the politics of sharp divisions. That’s how we read his response to a […]
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October 15, 2019

Maine Compass: Invest in students to secure future workforce

I am a proud, lifelong Mainer. I was born in Maine, attended undergraduate and business school in Maine, have built a career in Maine, and will eventually retire in this great state. As both the CEO of one of Maine’s largest companies and as a resident, I worry about the future of Maine’s workforce and […]
Published
October 14, 2019

Our View: New holiday a chance to tell new stories

Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, but the history and cultural impact of Native Americans has been brushed aside.
Published
October 14, 2019

Let’s make it ‘Heritage Day’

Letter