Editorials

Published
January 21, 2014

Another View: American journalist won’t be silenced by loss of Russian visa

Putin’s security aparatus won’t stop Russians from reading David Satter’s work, even if he is not in Sochi.
Published
January 20, 2014

Our View: Workers’ private communications don’t belong to the boss

Maine should pass a revised ban on requesting employees’ personal email and social media passwords.
Published
January 20, 2014

Another View: How bears are treated in Maine says much about ourselves

A Jan. 15 Maine Voices column titled “Pick science over sensationalism for managing Maine’s bear population” misrepresents at least two very important points. First, the Humane Society of the United States is one of the most effective organizations in the nation and has been very successful in opposing cruel treatment of animals. As its mission […]
Published
January 19, 2014

Our View: Missing out on Medicaid would be costly mistake

Republican lawmakers still have a chance to strike a compromise that benefits the state.
Published
January 19, 2014

Another View: Religious displays on public property attest to a society’s tolerance

Re: “Our View: ‘Religious freedom’ bill targets nonexistent issue” (Dec. 29): Why do Nativity scenes on public property evoke more of an outcry than the violent, degrading and sexualized dialogue of some modern TV shows? If one considers tolerance a virtue, then one will not consider the presence of a creche an infringement on anyone’s […]

Published
January 18, 2014

Another View: Caron’s pro-immigration column didn’t reflect modern reality

Just because importing workers succeeded in the past doesn’t mean that it makes sense today.
Published
January 18, 2014

Our View: Planning Board made right call on ‘midtown’

The project’s opponents should try to find a way to work with the developer instead of going to court.
Published
January 17, 2014

Our View: State falls short on spending transparency

The fate of records justifying health grants is indicative of the LePage administration’s attitude about public access.
Published
January 17, 2014

Another View: Penny-pinching will only complicate Wall St. regulation

Self-funding would ensure that more flexible and informed watchdogs are on the job.
Published
January 16, 2014

Another View: Israeli military, political leader leaves complicated legacy

Ariel Sharon, who promoted Israeli settlements, stunned many by moving to hand over the West Bank and Gaza to Palestinian rule.

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