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September 19, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Ignorance fuels cycle of restrictions on reproductive rights

If more people knew how women’s bodies work, laws like Texas’ six-week abortion ban would be less likely to pass.
Published
September 19, 2021

Our View: Congress gets its last, best chance at meaningful climate action

Democrats cannot miss this opportunity to pass legislation that will take the world off its bleak path.
Published
September 19, 2021

Insight: Our country needs Congress to tax and spend

Decades of corporate growth and middle-class stagnation have put the economy on an unsustainable path.
Published
September 18, 2021

Another View: As infections spike, Europeans are set to block U.S. travelers again

That we are back on a watchlist of suspect nations cannot be viewed as anything other than a national embarrassment.
Published
September 18, 2021

Commentary: Emmanuel Macron is dancing with the dictators

France accommodated military juntas elsewhere in Africa but is now embarrassed by the coup in Guinea.

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Published
September 18, 2021

Maine Voices: Pandemic fallout could erode long-term stability of low-income renters

A survey has elicited clear and compelling insights that Maine policymakers would be wise to listen to.
Published
September 18, 2021

Commentary: Maybe we should change how we talk to Mayberry about the COVID vaccine

This is what isn’t working: one side pushing to get immunized while the other pushes against it.
Published
September 17, 2021

Commentary: As clock ticks down to midterms, tech should ramp up

Technology can get the kinds of big numbers that all democracies want in key elections, and safeguard people who turn out to vote.
Published
September 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs

With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
Published
September 17, 2021

Our View: Honor the U.S. Constitution by amending it

The most cherished constitutional rights came by way of amendment, something we have not been able to do for 50 years.