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Editorials

Published
May 22, 2015

Another View: Assisted suicide should be recognized as a human right

A columnist's claim to the contrary, everyone should be allowed to decide when enough is enough.
Published
May 22, 2015

Our View: Glenn Cummings the right choice for USM’s top job

The university needs some stability so it can attack its enrollment and budget problems.
Published
May 21, 2015

Our View: Housing laws don’t prevent child sex abuse

Biddeford councilors have the right intentions, but they are using the wrong vehicle.
Published
May 20, 2015

Our View: Drug testing for welfare benefits misses the point

If the goals are to cut drug addiction and save money, these programs are the wrong policy.
Published
May 20, 2015

Another View: Police access to military-style equipment gets needed reform

President Obama is wisely implementing a panel's recommendations in the wake of the protests in Ferguson, Mo.

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Published
May 19, 2015

Our View: Tax breaks to promote economic development should be under constant review

A bill calling for audits of every tax expenditure would help ensure that incentive programs are effective and benefit the right people.
Published
May 18, 2015

Our View: ‘Welfare cliff’ proposals represent a rare moment of accord in Augusta

Ensuring that people on public assistance aren't punished for getting jobs is the right move.
Published
May 17, 2015

Another View: Editorial on GMO labeling disappoints, disturbs

All people have the right to know what they are eating. And time is of the essence.
Published
May 17, 2015

Our View: Katz’s bond bill would return power to the people

The attempt to use voter-approved bonds as bargaining chips violates the Founders' vision.
Published
May 16, 2015

Our View: Portland should not cut homeless shelter funding

There are no good alternatives, but some of the choices are right and others are wrong.