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opinion

Published
January 29, 2021

Maine Voices: In defense of expertise, on vaccines and other complex matters

Legitimate experts have relevant credentials, a willingness to admit what they don’t know and a limited focus on a few areas.
Published
January 28, 2021

Commentary: Biden climate regulation is about to get tougher

By preparing to raise a key metric called the ‘social cost of carbon,’ the president signals that more stringent emissions rules are just around the corner.
Published
January 28, 2021

Our View: Maine inmates should not have to wait for vaccine

Incarcerated people are a high-risk group that’s not given high priority in the state’s vaccine program.
Published
January 28, 2021

Maine Voices: To truly heal the nation, focus on child care

Access to quality, affordable care supports kids’ and families’ well-being – and it’s too big for businesses, philanthropy or even the state to handle alone.
Published
January 27, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Imposter behind the curtain is gone, but Republicans still lost in Land of Oz

Neither a violent attack on the government itself nor a direct threat to their own lives is enough to get a groundswell of lawmakers in the party to do the right thing.

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Published
January 27, 2021

Our View: The Holocaust and the destructive power of hate

Good people cannot stay silent in the face of fear and prejudice.
Published
January 27, 2021

Commentary: Biden could curb right-wing extremism by ending the U.S. ‘forever war’

America's endless wars have helped fuel a new generation of alienated veterans – some of whom join extremist movements. Biden must curb U.S. militarism.
Published
January 27, 2021

Commentary: Celebrating school choice in Maine amid the pandemic

Families’ education struggles are made tougher by state caps on the number of public charter schools and enrollment in virtual charters.
Published
January 27, 2021

Maine Voices: Ending hunger in Maine by decade’s end is still within our reach

Working with elected officials and philanthropic groups, we must invest in strategies that provide not only short-term relief but also long-term solutions.
Published
January 26, 2021

Our View: Fees are too high for Maine electronic court records

Accessing public records is a public right, not an opportunity for the court system to raise revenue.