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Editorials

Published
September 5, 2013

Another View: Mandate ensures tax equality for married same-sex couples

As of last Thursday, thousands of American families will now be able to claim crucial tax protections and benefits they were previously denied. In what is arguably the federal government’s most significant rule change since the Supreme Court’s watershed June decision striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, the Treasury Department and its Internal […]
Published
September 4, 2013

Our View: From kindergarten on, every day in class counts

Southern Maine schools are trying to cut elementary absenteeism. But the state sends a mixed message.
Published
September 4, 2013

Another View: State prison wrong setting for Riverview forensic patients

Those found not responsible for criminal offenses shouldn't be warehoused in a corrections facility.
Published
September 3, 2013

Another View: Montana judge sets new low for blaming victim in rape case

Sentencing a 49-year-old man to 30 days for exploiting a 14-year-old is an outrage.
Published
September 3, 2013

Our View: Portland voters should support school budget

Residents are asked to come to the polls on Wednesday to let the district spend state aid.

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Published
September 2, 2013

Our View: Middle class is strong when unions are strong

Unions are one of the institutions that support strong communities and economic opportunity.
Published
September 1, 2013

Our View: School grading system gets an F: Time for state to try something else

Education officials know what's wrong, but they need more help to fix the problems.
Published
August 31, 2013

Another View: Congress is headed for an ugly confrontation when it reconvenes

Avoiding a shutdown is not enough: There is still time to reach a grand bargain on the deficit.
Published
August 31, 2013

Our View: There is much behind the political numbers

Health care and other vital issues should be addressed before the campaign season begins.
Published
August 30, 2013

Our View: Anti-welfare study puts blame in wrong place

It's not rich benefits but a lack of economic opportunities that keep people from working.