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Columns

Published
November 14, 2020

Commentary: Historic district designation will enhance Munjoy Hill’s future

The City Council’s approval of the district will maintain balance in an area of Portland that's under aggressive development pressure.
Published
November 14, 2020

Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment

The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren't treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
Published
November 14, 2020

Maine Voices: Being a ’90s mom sounds so much simpler – where’s the app for it?

If there’s anything 2020 has taught me, it’s that I want back all those minutes I’ve spent plugged into my smartphone.
Published
November 14, 2020

Commentary: What you think you know about presidential transitions is wrong

In fact, they can start before the General Services Administration gives its blessing.
Published
November 13, 2020

Commentary: Hunter orange saves lives. So do masks. Please wear both.

People will follow mandates to avoid being shot, but they won't adhere to them to avoid infection.

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Published
November 13, 2020

Maine Voices: Americans must make other choices in order to heal our divisions

Tit-for-tat government will not work. This looks only at the short term, and our country needs a long-term perspective.
Published
November 13, 2020

Commentary: Giving Black voters a reason to go Republican

The party needs to return to its roots and protect the right to vote.
Published
November 12, 2020

Commentary: Social justice is best realized through council-manager governments

In Portland and nationwide, the City Council and mayor may separate from an unsatisfactory manager at any time, but it takes an election to hold a mayor accountable.
Published
November 11, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Who’s going to tell the president that he has no clothes?

Sycophants are more worried about bruising the presidential ego than they are about getting him to face facts.
Published
November 11, 2020

Commetary: Mask use breaks down on familiar lines

Men without college degrees who live in rural areas are more likely to vote Republican and less likely to wear masks to fight COVID.