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Columns

Published
August 13, 2015

Commentary: Seeing can be believing when it comes to police mistreatment of blacks

Videos of numerous police-involved deaths reveal what mere words have struggled to convey.
Published
August 13, 2015

Ruth Marcus: Obama should note that reasonable minds differ on Iran deal

He should realize you don't have to be an ideologue, or an idiot, to have serious qualms about this.
Published
August 12, 2015

Maine Voices: Carbon monoxide looms as silent killer that must be reckoned with

Both detectors and a statewide public awareness campaign about the dangers of this deadly gas are integral to our collective safety.
Published
August 12, 2015

Greg Kesich: Who needs voters, when you’ve got super-PAC millions?

Our drift into oligarchy – a government run by a few wealthy families – puts democracy at risk.
Published
August 12, 2015

Commentary: Netflix’s paid parental leave comes with downside for average workers

Only its elite talent gets the perk, taking the onus off the nation to create policy that supports all families.

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Published
August 11, 2015

Kathleen Parker: Carly Fiorina makes a good first impression in ‘Happy Hour Debate’

People rarely remember what a candidate says, but they will remember how she made them feel.
Published
August 11, 2015

Maine Voices: American jewel of Appalachian Trail needs volunteers

Whether maintaining trails or monitoring the corridor around the trail, the Maine Appalachian Trail Club is looking for help.
Published
August 11, 2015

Commentary: Time to stand up to LePage’s illegal bullying and blackmail, Mark Eves says

Gov. Paul LePage was elected to serve the people, not to threaten and demean them, the House speaker says.
Published
August 10, 2015

Maine Voices: Efforts should be made to help Salt Institute for Documentary Studies endure without compromise

But the board is choosing a path that may threaten the Portland-based institute's unique legacy.
Published
August 9, 2015

Commentary: Iran pact isn’t perfect, but it’s better than likely alternatives

Sen. Angus King says the pact makes the world safer, while rejecting it unravels sanction options.