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Columns

Published
October 18, 2019

Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress

The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
Published
October 18, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: Warren the front-runner? That’s great news for Republicans

The Democratic candidate's message is that the economy isn't working for ordinary Americans. Unfortunately for her, ordinary Americans disagree.
Published
October 18, 2019

Maine Voices: When it comes to helping Type 1 diabetes families, Sen. Collins is resting on her laurels

As insulin costs soar, she has put forward a Band-Aid bill and supported tax breaks for insulin manufacturers.
Published
October 17, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state should embrace overdose prevention sites as the evidence-based step they are

A federal judge recently ruled that they're not illegal, and data show that they save money, save lives and serve as a bridge into treatment.
Published
October 17, 2019

Dana Milbank: Democrats flip the script on a cut-and-run president

During Tuesday’s debate, they sounded very much like Republicans of yore in denouncing Trump for jeopardizing national security.

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Published
October 16, 2019

Leonard Pitts: When we see black people, why do we see what isn’t there?

The tragic shooting of a woman in Fort Worth is another example of a much bigger problem.
Published
October 16, 2019

Maine Voices: Colombian-American finds cultural home in Portland

In a small city where less than 4 percent of the population identifies as Hispanic, a restaurant becomes far more than just a place to eat.
Published
October 16, 2019

Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot

Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there's also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
Published
October 15, 2019

Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination

We are not asking for much: a fair chance at a job, and a safe place to live.
Published
October 15, 2019

Maine Voices: Cape Elizabeth teenagers’ experience shows dwindling tolerance for silence

Suspended and shamed for her words in 1997, a Portland graduate lauds current Cape students who are advocating for their right to speak up.