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Columns

Published
January 24, 2016

Maine Voices: Carefully vet student assessment test

If Maine lawmakers hurry to reach a decision by May, one poorly designed exam might be replaced by another.
Published
January 23, 2016

Commentary: Here’s yet another wish list for amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Ensuring the right to vote, statehood for D.C., and reforming the Electoral College are just three.
Published
January 23, 2016

Mike Tipping: Recent attacks on Roe v. Wade highlight the need for vigilance

Despite such threats, there are encouraging efforts in Maine to protect and expand women's reproductive rights.
Published
January 23, 2016

Maine Voices: Bill to address opiate crisis in Maine is a step in the right direction

But we should also rethink the qualifying conditions for medical use of cannabis in our state.
Published
January 22, 2016

Charles Krauthammer: In denouncing Iran prisoner exchange, Republicans get it wrong

The swap was meant to distract from Saturday's implementation of the sanctions-lifting deal. And it did.

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Published
January 22, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Is it time to propose amending the U.S. Constitution?

The goal would be to rein in a federal government that many see as harsh and distant from the people.
Published
January 22, 2016

Maine Voices: The FAMILY Act would support us when we need it most

This proposal awaiting action by Congress would help to create a balance between work and family.
Published
January 22, 2016

Bill Nemitz: LePage and Alfond finally work together to get something done

Senate Minority Leader Justin Alfond and Gov. LePage started to talk – and ended up helping pass a bill to fight drug addiction.
Published
January 21, 2016

Maine Voices: Justice may prevail as long as the citizenry won’t settle for less

An October survey for the National Center for State Courts found that fewer than half of registered voters considered the courts to be unbiased.
Published
January 21, 2016

Dana Milbank: Brits deny Trump martyr status by not denying him entrance

A classic British response of ridicule is appropriate for the billionaire buffoon who would be president.