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Editorials

Published
June 21, 2016

Another View: Open primary, not ranked-choice voting, is the way to ensure that Maine lawmakers get majority vote

The people's will will be better served if all eligible voters are allowed to pick who will face off in November.
Published
June 20, 2016

Another View: Column leaves out too much about Social Security’s history

If Congress had enacted President George W. Bush's reforms, the program would be in better shape today.
Published
June 20, 2016

Our View: Disarray at Riverview deters patient progress

The people caring for the killer of three nuns might not be able to notice a mental health slide.
Published
June 19, 2016

Another View: DHHS official’s slow action on opioid crisis a poor response

Blaming the 'liberal media' and promising to 'measure twice' is a strategy that is doomed to failure.
Published
June 19, 2016

Our View: Gun violence demands public health approach

The CDC should be freed to fund research on evidence-based responses to a national crisis.

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Published
June 18, 2016

Our View: From Stonewall to Pulse, it’s a long march for justice

This year's Pride events show not only how far the nation has come but how far we have to go.
Published
June 17, 2016

Our View: Maine’s governor shouldn’t get legislative do-over

The facts don't support Paul LePage's call for a special session to deal with four bills that passed over his veto.
Published
June 17, 2016

Another View: Federal plan could undermine effort to rein in payday lenders

Tying loan payments to gross income could curb predatory lending without killing off a useful service.
Published
June 16, 2016

Our View: Strong preschool programs require equal pay for Maine’s early learning educators

That means funding early education at a level that matches its importance to children's learning.
Published
June 15, 2016

Our View: Vaccination coverage improving, but too many Maine schools remain at risk

Falling opt-out rates shouldn't distract from the need to keep pressing for stricter immunization mandates.