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Published
August 2, 2022

Maine Voices: What Mainers can do to strengthen democracy

As the dust from the first round of Jan. 6 hearings settles, let's think about what needs to happen next.
Published
August 2, 2022

Commentary: There’s a new centrist political party. It’s going nowhere.

In its attempts to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans, the new party, Forward, succeeds only in being vague.
Published
August 1, 2022

Maine Voices: Innovation, advocacy central to Maine Humanities Council’s valuable work

I've benefited greatly from the work of the council, which brings the humanities to new communities all over Maine.
Published
August 1, 2022

Another View: Conspiracy theorist’s lawsuit must be coupled with social media reform

Twitter and Facebook and others must bear responsibility for letting vile falsehoods like Alex Jones' catch fire.
Published
July 31, 2022

Jim Fossel: Congress needs to start pulling its lawmaking weight

The legislative – yes, legislative – branch has been sleeping on the job.

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Published
July 31, 2022

Commentary: Everything is on fire. It doesn’t have to be.

The environmental future we feared has arrived. It's past time for America to take the lead.
Published
July 31, 2022

The Maine Millennial: Things to know about the doctor’s office

A medical secretary – that's me – dispenses some practical insight.
Published
July 31, 2022

Our View: There’s more to preserving democracy than reforming the Electoral Count Act

While the bill from Maine Sen. Susan Collins is a thorough response to the problems caused by Donald Trump following the 2020 election, the real problem is much bigger.
Published
July 31, 2022

Maine Voices: Time to restore passenger rail service to central, eastern Maine

A propensity study puts us on the right track. A feasibility study can get us to our destination.
Published
July 31, 2022

Maine Observer: Not quite the last gasp

I can’t bring myself to quit the deteriorating household objects that don’t fully deliver anymore.