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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Commentary: Food stamps bill paves path to effective poverty and hunger solutions
A vote to reinstate pandemic-era public-private partnerships is a vote to stabilize Maine households.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Commentary: Prolonged solitary confinement is torture. The practice needs judicial oversight.
Given the irreparable harm that solitary can do, proposed federal reforms must include a mechanism for independent review by a competent authority.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties
The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Maine lawmakers, regulators made child care as expensive as it is today
The state needs to examine regulations rather than continue to throw money at an industry that is rapidly disappearing, to the detriment of Maine’s economy.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Fentanyl will win the war on drugs
Missile strikes on cartel ‘terrorists’ won’t work against a poison that can’t be interdicted. Instead of a hopeless struggle against supply, the U.S. must focus on reducing demand and harm.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Rep. Chellie Pingree: Corrupt Supreme Court must be reformed
With lifetime appointments, justices appear to think they’re above it all. If the court won’t alter course, Congress must impose changes.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Restrictions on MaineCare are hostile and shortsighted
Refusing to spend money on noncitizens' health care might save money in the short term. But the bill will come due.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Commentary: Our Supreme Court rejects ethics oversight. Can anything change that?
The recent collapse in the court's public standing is indisputable. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be one easy way out.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Commentary: Outdoor school programs should be available to all Maine students
A three-day, two-night outdoor school program for all schoolgoing Mainers? We can make it a reality.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Jim Fossel: Legislature should set aside differences to help local government
It's time to sidestep the usual ideological disagreement and work together on a plan that can offer Maine assistance it desperately needs.
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