Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
December 13, 2022

Tom Waddell: The next generation must grab the torch of freedom

There is an ongoing battle for the soul of American politics.
Published
December 12, 2022

Commentary: Mass long-COVID disability threatens the economy

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
December 12, 2022

Commentary: Is computer programming a ‘dirty job’?

Tribune News Service (TNS)
Published
December 11, 2022

Sen. Trey Stewart: Why Senate Republicans said no to emergency heating assistance – for now

I have received many questions about why Senate Republicans said no to Gov. Janet Mills’ emergency heating and energy relief bill last week. Many wondered why we could go against such a worthy notion as providing relief to Mainers who have been impacted by higher heating oil prices and — come January — electricity costs. […]
Published
December 11, 2022

Maine Compass: Maine voters show they’re ready for evidence-driven drug policy

During the recent campaigns, some candidates chose to fearmonger and shift blame to progressive policy for overdose deaths in a failed attempt to garner support.
Published
December 10, 2022

View from Away: Herschel Walker should never have even gotten close

The Kansas City Star (TNS)
Published
December 9, 2022

Maine Compass: State must find a way to mine to Newry’s lithium deposit

The U.S. cannot continue to rely on China for the metal, which helps power green technology, a Colby College student writes.
Published
December 9, 2022

View from Away: Respect for Marriage Act is a big win for the democratic process

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
December 9, 2022

Commentary: The tragedy of avoidable COVID deaths

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
December 8, 2022

View from Away: Fewer jobs require a college degree, and that’s a good thing

The Dallas Morning News (TNS)