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Editorials

Published
July 10, 2012

Our View: Even candidates deserve privacy at home

Displaying opponents' homes and addresses online is a dirty -- and dangerous -- trick.
Published
July 10, 2012

Our View: Will tax mess ever be fixed? Maybe next year

Indeed, this fall's looming fight over expiring rates was built into the system on purpose.
Published
July 9, 2012

Another View: With economy stuck, fiscal fixes can’t wait

A bleak jobs report highlights the need for a stimulus package and a deficit reduction plan.
Published
July 9, 2012

Another View: Law doesn’t compel governor to sign off on bond package

Orlando Delogu’s recent column (Maine Voices, “In this case, LePage’s refusal to sign off on bonds not within his power,” July 5), blasting the governor’s position on taxpayer-backed debt, is a well-written advocacy piece hidden within what might be described as legal analysis. Unfortunately for the emeritus professor, he is wrong on the law. He […]
Published
July 8, 2012

Another View: Return to yesterday’s tax rates won’t bring back yesterday’s jobs

Most of the manufacturing posts that have gone to countries like India and China won't be back.

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Published
July 8, 2012

Our View: USM should say more about leadership shuffle

It's easy to understand why the university might need a change, so why not explain it?
Published
July 7, 2012

Another View: Don’t make taxpayers pick up parties’ tab

Public funding for 'nominating' conventions goes to what have become staged events.
Published
July 7, 2012

Another View: Letter misstates extent of rights enjoyed in United Kingdom

For nearly 800 years, laws have been made by a citizen-elected parliament, not by the monarch.
Published
July 5, 2012

Another View: Cornell du Houx has the right to decide how best to serve

Every elected official deserves respect without unjustified pressure.
Published
July 5, 2012

Another View: Syrian peace plan hinges on correct assessment

Clinton's positive spin on the plan sees Russia acting decisively on Assad's departure.