Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
July 9, 2021

View from Away: Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension was fair, but the marijuana rule isn’t

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
July 9, 2021

Our View: Mistreated workers need more paths to justice

A bill passed by Legislature would give employees boxed in by their more powerful employers a shot at getting relief.
Published
July 9, 2021

Maine Compass: Investments in early learning will strengthen Maine’s future

Maine currently has two promising opportunities to invest in our state’s future by making high-quality early education accessible to more of our youngest learners. One opportunity is Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal to invest $10 million in grants for expanding public pre-kindergarten programs, with a focus on partnerships between schools and community providers, and an additional […]
Published
July 8, 2021

Another View: Cyrway fought abortion with integrity, courage

Weeks have passed since L.D. 1225 failed to pass the Judiciary Committee on May 18. A second attempt by Sen. Scott Cyrway resulted in another defeat on June 16, despite his valiant efforts in representing precious innocents and L.D. 1225 with integrity and courage on the floor. The House voted against the bill 77-64, while […]
Published
July 7, 2021

Our View: All Maine health care workers should be vaccinated against COVID

The low rates of vaccination at some hospitals and nursing homes is putting lives in danger.
Published
July 6, 2021

View from Away: Balancing free speech and responsible speech is tricky business for tech companies

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Published
July 6, 2021

Noah Feldman: Supreme Court undermines voting rights and itself

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
July 5, 2021

View from Away: Most Florida counties don’t require condo inspections. After Surfside, how sick is that?

The Miami Herald (TNS)
Published
July 5, 2021

Commentary: My daughter fell off the mental health care cliff, and I have to jump after her

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
July 4, 2021

Our View: This July 4, Maine has earned its fun

Throughout the past year, Mainers put others before themselves.