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Published
February 15, 2020

Another View: ERA ratification likely dead on arrival in the Senate

Discrimination persists, despite the Fifth and 14th amendments. But many Republicans in Congress don't seem to care.
Published
February 14, 2020

Our View: Internet outages, dropped charges and child trauma

A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.
Published
February 14, 2020

Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy

We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.
Published
February 14, 2020

Maine Voices: Downtown Portland driving ban could help reduce state’s carbon footprint

Cutting transportation-related emissions would also involve shuttles to parking garages and incentives to buy electric vehicles.
Published
February 13, 2020

Our View: A week of lessons learned by Sen. Collins and the nation

Following Republican senators' capitulation in the impeachment trial, nothing is stopping President Trump from settling scores and seizing power.

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Published
February 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine police working together to defuse mental health crises

The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.
Published
February 12, 2020

Our View: ‘Too graphic’ TV ad could have eased moms’ minds

A commercial pulled from the Oscars broadcast showed postpartum life as it usually is. Why was that so scary to ABC?
Published
February 12, 2020

Maine Voices: What’s in a nickname? Maybe the 2020 presidential election

Democrats should take a cue from President Trump and think of an easy-to-remember moniker that hints at his greatest weakness.
Published
February 12, 2020

Troy Jackson: When it comes to health care, putting Maine patients first is long overdue

The Patients First Health Care package clamps down on fees and puts an end to abusive billing practices.
Published
February 11, 2020

Our View: 2020 should be the last hurrah for Iowa and New Hampshire

Tradition now demands that two small, predominantly white states get to play too big a role in the nominating process.