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Columns

Published
November 1, 2020

Maine Observer: COVID brings on cabin fever

As we shelter in place, life's annoyances get even more annoying.
Published
November 1, 2020

Maine Voices: Seeing skin, power and history from a child’s perspective

At a Caribbean ceremony for a monarch in England, a 3-year-old recognizes the woman who should have been celebrated.
Published
November 1, 2020

Bill Nemitz: It’s almost here – a banner day for the USA

As it has throughout our history, the political pendulum is moving as we vote.
Published
November 1, 2020

The View From Here: When is it going to end?

COVID could make the longest presidential campaign ever last beyond Election Day.
Published
October 31, 2020

Commentary: I’m socially liberal, fiscally conservative – and politically homeless

My basic American right to contribute to choosing a leader should not be limited to only two choices.

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Published
October 31, 2020

Commentary: Question C would be a bad new deal for affordable housing in Portland

The ordinance would put at risk hundreds of units currently in the pipeline, rewrite the rules and ultimately worsen the crisis.
Published
October 31, 2020

Commentary: Disappointment is Sen. Collins’ legacy to Mainers

A Mainer who is disabled and relies on the Affordable Care Act says livelihoods and health care will be in jeopardy if the senator is re-elected.
Published
October 30, 2020

Commentary: How my former boss Susan Collins broke my heart – and lost my support

I shared my rape story with her. Then she announced her support for Brett Kavanaugh – in a speech that felt like a slap in the face.
Published
October 30, 2020

Black POWER: This is who we are and what we want

As we grow collective momentum toward reimagining current systems, we support Questions A-E and call for replacing Portland’s council-manager government.
Published
October 29, 2020

Commentary: We traveled a long way to meet with Susan Collins – but she refused

Each of us has been elected to public office, so we know it’s important for public servants to listen to their constituents. So does Sara Gideon.