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Why we need a ‘Red Line Caucus’ in Congress
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Scott Bloomberg is an...
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Our communities need a strong Northern Light Health
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Miles Theeman worked...
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Maine must continue to reject Trump demands over transgender athletes
When Maine Gov. Janet Mills last month told President Donald Trump “We’ll see you in court,” she wasn’t being disrespectful or rude. She was simply stating a fact after he demanded that Maine follow...
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Letter: Golden wrong on continuing resolution
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com Does no one in Rep. Jared Golden’s office read bills before he votes and...
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Letter: Trump, Musk gutting government for tax cuts
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com Relentless cruelty. This appears to be the foundational principle of the...
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Letter: Trump is appeasing Russia
President Donald Trump’s recent “pause” on both military and critical intelligence aid to Ukraine seems clearly a prelude to a more permanent withdrawal of support for a victim of unprovoked...
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Funding for election security should be a priority for Congress
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Dwayne Bickford is a...
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A plea for community support for stricter school cell phone policies
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Emilie Throckmorton is...
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Trans athletes don’t necessarily have an advantage, so let them compete
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Frank S. Wertheim is...
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Minnesota, like Maine, is protecting the rights of trans athletes
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Leigh Finke represents...
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Proposed Republican budget cuts could devastate health care in Maine
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Ted W. James is a...
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Letter: Trump changes threaten our environment
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com We have all seen and heard about the shocking changes being made to our system...
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Letter: There’s stark contrasts between Susan Collins and Janet Mills
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com We seem to be living in a time of contrasts. Much of our awareness and...
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Letter: Family planning needs more funding
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com State funding for family planning services in Maine has not been replenished...
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The rule of law, and common decency, must prevail despite Trump threats
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com David Farmer lives in...
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Letter: Republicans plan to slash spending for tax cuts
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com The Trump administration has essentially declared war on the American people....
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Letter: Congress needs to act to lower drug prices
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com As drug prices continue to rise in the United States, it’s becoming...
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Maine’s Small Businesses need balanced data privacy legislation
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Kim Lindlof is the...
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Letter: Horrified by US deportations
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com Earlier this week, I opened the online news and found an image that twisted my...
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