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opinion

Published
May 5, 2021

Commentary: Maine communities have a responsibility to act against domestic violence

If someone is experiencing abuse, each of us can support them. Likewise, each of us can be a point of accountability for someone who abuses their partner.
Published
May 5, 2021

Our View: Biden plan takes aim at high-earning tax evaders

The richest Americans should pay their fair share to support a system from which they benefit most of all.
Published
May 4, 2021

Commentary: Making health care work for Maine families like mine

Nobody with diabetes should have to ration vials of insulin. A new package would hold drugmakers accountable and make medications more affordable.
Published
May 4, 2021

Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions

After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
Published
May 4, 2021

Maine Voices: Portland won’t thrive if it can’t balance progress and preservation

One of the biggest challenges we face is how to preserve the integrity of our historic districts while we continue to grow and diversify.

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Published
May 2, 2021

Maine Voices: Film-media community has room to become a far bigger part of Maine’s economy

State agencies, private businesses and cultural institutions – not to mention Stephen King – should seize the chance to invest in and work with Maine media makers.
Published
May 2, 2021

Jim Fossel: Maine should limit all PAC contributions

A cap and tax on business, nonprofit and union contributions would do more than a corporate donation ban to reduce the influence of big money in politics.
Published
May 2, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Working while ailing is a pre-COVID relic

New paid sick leave policies should survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
May 2, 2021

The View From Here: Living in a one-click world

Amazon makes it easy to shop, but it causes a lot of hardship on the other side of the screen.
Published
May 2, 2021

Our View: Sometimes government is the solution

President Biden has charted a bold plan that uses the power of the federal government to bail out struggling families.