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Susan Young is the opinion editor at the Bangor Daily News. She has worked for the BDN for over 25 years as a reporter and editor.

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Book bans are about fear and control

Avatar photo by Susan Young March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

“If you don’t like a book or find it offensive, don’t read it, don’t allow your young children to read it.”

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Why Bowdoin’s commitment to the common good means it should do more for Maine

Avatar photo by Susan Young March 18, 2023March 19, 2023
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We need to make pregnancy and childbirth safer in the US

Avatar photo by Susan Young March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
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Student loan debt is a drag on young Americans and our economy. Is that fair?

Avatar photo by Susan Young March 3, 2023March 5, 2023
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Voters are hearing – and rejecting – Republican messages

Avatar photo by Susan Young February 24, 2023February 24, 2023
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Difficult questions about gun violence

Avatar photo by Susan Young February 17, 2023February 17, 2023
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Blurring the dividing line between ‘normal or crazy’

Avatar photo by Susan Young February 10, 2023February 9, 2023
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Gratitude and a wish list for the new year

Avatar photo by Susan Young December 16, 2022December 16, 2022
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Reducing fossil fuel reliance is a matter of national security

Avatar photo by Susan Young December 9, 2022December 9, 2022
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Congressional investigations and reading the Constitution won’t fix the economy

Avatar photo by Susan Young December 2, 2022December 2, 2022
"The ugly reality of what America’s Indigenous people experienced is one of bounties, extermination, family dissolution, forced assimilation and, yet, resilience."
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We must confront America’s mistreatment of Indigenous people

Avatar photo by Susan Young November 25, 2022November 24, 2022
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The fear and trauma from school shooting hoaxes are still real

Avatar photo by Susan Young November 18, 2022November 18, 2022
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Voters care about heating oil, abortion — and not being a jerk

Avatar photo by Susan Young November 11, 2022November 13, 2022
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Voting is democracy’s super power, but it only works if you show up

Avatar photo by Susan Young November 4, 2022November 7, 2022
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Beware of economics lessons from politicians

Avatar photo by Susan Young October 28, 2022October 30, 2022
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Another lawsuit over lobster rules? That’s crackers. 

Avatar photo by Susan Young October 21, 2022October 21, 2022
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Rape is a violent crime, not a word to describe government actions, even bad ones

Avatar photo by Susan Young October 14, 2022October 14, 2022
BDN Editorial Page Editor Susan Young doesn't believe Paul LePage is the candidate who can bring Mainers together.
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Paul LePage isn’t the person to unite Maine

Avatar photo by Susan Young October 7, 2022October 7, 2022
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Women are being erased from the abortion debate

Avatar photo by Susan Young September 30, 2022October 3, 2022
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Mermaids are imaginary, so of course they can be Black

Avatar photo by Susan Young September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

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