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Published
June 14, 2020

Our View: In Maine, nationwide, more aid needed to keep economy afloat

A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but fundamental problems remain that hint at a longer downturn.
Published
June 14, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Defunding police would help them, too

Stop requiring them to deal with every social problem and reinvest some of their budget where it would do more good.
Published
June 13, 2020

Maine Voices: Want to help remedy racial inequity in Maine? Here are places to start

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.
Published
June 13, 2020

Another View: Unions help ensure police officers won’t face accountability

Contract protections make it harder to rein in small abuses and can even shield egregious actions.
Published
June 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine senators must reject Trump consumer safety nominee

Confirming Nancy Beck would leave us all – especially firefighters and children – in danger of exposure to dangerous chemicals in our products.

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Published
June 12, 2020

Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
Published
June 12, 2020

Maine Voices: One person, one vote – protect ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential election

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.
Published
June 12, 2020

Our View: Masks critical to keeping down new cases of COVID-19

There's a lot of noise around the issue, but the facts are clear: Face coverings significantly slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Published
June 11, 2020

Another View: Finally, NFL backs players’ peaceful protests

Colin Kaepernick took a knee and paid a price. Then George Floyd was killed, and black players demanded that the league stand up for black lives.
Published
June 11, 2020

Commentary: No one is above the law – end ‘qualified immunity’ for police

In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.