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Columns

Published
April 6, 2017

Commentary: ‘Nuclear option’ for Gorsuch vote defies Collins’ beliefs, threatens Senate

Republicans should not put Trump and their political party ahead of preserving the country's institutions.
Published
April 5, 2017

Leonard Pitts: MLK’s other dream – equality must include foundation of economic justice

Coalitions fighting for fair wages must create power built on unity.
Published
April 5, 2017

Maine Voices: In the trenches of the health care battle, Medicare for all would heal many wounds

Doctors are burned out on paperwork and insurance company hurdles, and it's time to bring back the public option.
Published
April 5, 2017

Kesich: ‘Nuclear option’ to kill filibuster may be best way to cut the bluster

The Senate is stymied in a partisan face-off and the party in power often gets what it wants. Should Democrats just wait for 2018?
Published
April 4, 2017

Commentary: Maine Sen. Angus King must oppose Gorsuch confirmation to Supreme Court

Judge Neil Gorsuch comes from the corporate world and has long demonstrated a pro-corporate bias..

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Published
April 4, 2017

Charles Lawton: For the U.S., circling the wagons will repeat our mistake

Trying to limit the number of those who 'belong' in the United States is wrong.
Published
April 4, 2017

Maine Voices: A shared vision of energy policy points to an ‘electric future’ that benefits all

Using the sun's energy would be good for people and businesses, including investor-owned utilities.
Published
April 3, 2017

Maine Voices: Lawmakers should allow Maine Aqua Ventus to move forward

Most residents consider the Maine Aqua Ventus offshore wind test project an ideal fit for Monhegan Island.
Published
April 2, 2017

Maine Observer: Hibernation looking pretty good right now

Whether whiling away the winter like a bear or a chipmunk, it's gotta be better than being a bird this spring.
Published
April 2, 2017

Alan Caron: The optimist’s guide to Trump

They see the president as a unifying force that is galvanizing the country into action – against him.