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August 14, 2021

Commentary: Why are disabled women so underrepresented in American politics?

Political parties could improve elected representation among disabled women by establishing accessibility funds and setting recruitment quotas.
Published
August 14, 2021

Maine Voices: As Gulf of Maine continues to warm, adaptability is key for Mainers

With scientific advancements, new industries, good data and some hard work, we should be able to keep our ocean-based economy alive and well.
Published
August 14, 2021

The humble Farmer: Old diaries spur new appreciation for those who put up with me

As a 19-year-old in the Coast Guard, I lived on junk food, drove too fast and spent nights ashore at dance halls or roller skating rinks.
Published
August 13, 2021

Maine Voices: Paying for paving – we need to rethink our outdated model

Excise taxes are calculated on the basis of a vehicle’s age and suggested retail price. But what do those have to do with the wear and tear on Maine roads?
Published
August 13, 2021

Commentary: Washington should always be welcoming to dissidents

A Trump-era libel lawsuit could make it more risky for dissenters to come to the U.S. to tell their story.

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Published
August 12, 2021

Maine Voices: Protest of brutal policies meets with uniform kindness

One of the 54 participants in a 1985 sit-in at a Maine congressman’s downtown Portland office is surprised at how they were treated.
Published
August 12, 2021

Commentary: Belarus’ rogue strongman is pushing his luck

A year after a disputed election that set off dramatic protests, a desperate Alexander Lukashenko is reaching across borders to cause trouble.
Published
August 11, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Willful ignorance is going to be the death of us

The response to this week’s U.N. report on climate changes shows that the need for media literacy and critical thinking has never been more urgent.
Published
August 11, 2021

Maine Voices: As school reopening nears, masking shouldn’t be up for debate

The delta variant and the large percentage of unvaccinated students and immunocompromised teachers, students and staff make face coverings nonnegotiable.
Published
August 10, 2021

Sen. Collins: Bipartisan talks produce transformational infrastructure package

Ultimately, this bill is about reinforcing the connections – in our roads, bridges, airports, highways, seaports and internet – that make our country more united.