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Editorials

Published
June 12, 2012

Letters to the editor: Jobless, disadvantaged look to leaders

At the recent state Republican/tea party convention, Gov. LePage issued a direct challenge: “To all you able-bodied people out there, get off the couch and get yourself a job.” The convention delegates expressed their agreement with a standing ovation. He was referring to all those recipients of state welfare he claims are contributing to a […]
Published
June 12, 2012

Our View: All eligible voters have a chance to make history today

Turnout is expected to be low, but today's Senate primary has serious implications.
Published
June 12, 2012

Our View: LePage should have attended dam ceremony

A mutually beneficial compromise that brings diverse interests together should be celebrated.
Published
June 11, 2012

Our View: Schools should avoid single-sex classes

A program designed to free children from gender stereotypes could just reinforce them.
Published
June 11, 2012

Another View: Internet commerce tax proposal offers no consumer safeguards

Mainers have little recourse if they buy a faulty product from an out-of-state online vendor.

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Published
June 10, 2012

Our View: An open primary would be better for Maine

Maine is no longer a two-party state and our institutions should be changed to reflect that.
Published
June 9, 2012

Another View: Health insurance reform can’t ignore deficiencies

The individual market is a wreck and will keep getting worse, especially for older residents.
Published
June 9, 2012

Our View: Surge in military suicide a major crisis

A general's insensitive blog post shows we are not meeting our obligations to the troops.
Published
June 7, 2012

Our View: Wisconsin results show need for finance reform

Labor unions are not an adequate balance to the growing influence of corporate money.
Published
June 6, 2012

Another View: Obama’s promise of due process for terror suspects should be law

Congress should codify the practice that U.S. citizens can't be held indefinitely.