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Columns

Published
October 1, 2015

Dana Milbanks: Republicans should abort mission against Planned Parenthood

A new poll finds that Americans have a more favorable view of Planned Parenthood than of any other entity tested, including the Republican Party and presidential candidates.
Published
September 30, 2015

Leonard Pitts: Boehner’s exit leaves one less adult to supervise the tea party brat pack

He was aligned with his persecutors on many things, but not hurting the country to try to advance a belief system.
Published
September 30, 2015

Maine Voices: Integrated, multidisciplinary approach is best way to manage chronic pain

University of New England and Mercy Pain Center researchers seek therapies to improve outcomes.
Published
September 30, 2015

Greg Kesich: Abortion foes too young to recall tragedies of illegal procedures

They wish to paint Planned Parenthood as a business that destroys lives – not one that saves them.
Published
September 29, 2015

Commentary: You’ve heard the Republican rhetoric on immigration. Here’s the reality

Preventing 'birth tourism,' building a fence, tracking foreigners like a FedEx package? That's all futile.

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Published
September 29, 2015

Kathleen Parker: Pope speaks not of politics but of Christian and universal truths

Those seeking validation for their political positions may find it, but they will have looked too hard.
Published
September 29, 2015

Maine Voices: Germany may offer real hope to refugees

There is a streak of idealism – and ethics – in the nation's reaction to the crisis.
Published
September 28, 2015

Maine Voices: Growing Portland group takes aim at ways to grow Portland of 2025

Our organization tackles workforce issues and partners with Mayor Brennan and others to empower the city's future.
Published
September 27, 2015

Barney Frank: Increasing federal spending on transportation is sound economic policy

There are many complicated issues where I find myself on one side, but with sympathy for the arguments of those with whom I disagree and regret that I am choosing between competing values. Increasing federal spending on our transportation infrastructure is not one of them. The case for doing so is not only overwhelming on […]
Published
September 27, 2015

Maine Observer: Bald eagle makes Pitcher Pond perfect

Observing the massive bird feeding on a big fish reminds us that nature is more than a scenic backdrop to our lives.