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Columns

Published
October 5, 2018

Commentary: Maine can attract, retain new talent through student debt relief

The state can address its growing workforce shortage and draw young adults through loan forgiveness.
Published
October 5, 2018

Maine Voices: FDA, new study address dangers of youth vaping

Adolescents who use vaping products are more likely to smoke cigarettes and increase their use of both.
Published
October 5, 2018

Commentary: Kavanaugh fight a case study in crime and punishment

The firestorm is a reminder that we haven't defined the rules of engagement in the #MeToo era.
Published
October 4, 2018

Dana Milbank: Nominee’s hedging on his Yale drinking history doesn’t pass straight-face test

That Brett Kavanaugh majored in beer isn't the issue – it's that he's trying so hard to convince us that he joined a notorious frat for its studious atmosphere.
Published
October 4, 2018

Senate President Thibodeau: Future Legislatures must avoid rancor, work for people of Maine

At some points during the past two years we showed it could be done, but at other times partisan gridlock and dysfunction disrupted our efforts.

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Published
October 4, 2018

Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses

Proponents of Portland's proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.
Published
October 3, 2018

Leonard Pitts: When we perceive men as victims, that’s male privilege

Accused perpetrators of sexual assault aren't helpless – they can build credibility by living a life of decency.
Published
October 3, 2018

Maine Voices: Kavanaugh firestorm highlights need to build culture of consent

Framing sexual harassment and assault as a political issue makes us lose sight of the victims' personhood.
Published
October 3, 2018

Commentary: To fix judge confirmation process, draw from objective entities like the CBO

The Congressional Budget Office's nonpartisan model could help improve the way court nominees are vetted.
Published
October 2, 2018

Kathleen Parker: Truth at the center of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s outburst

The Senate hearings were driven by a partisan quest for power without regard for the human collateral damage.