When information has power, how will the politics of the Big Lie govern a young man’s life?
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Maine Observer: The ads work, even if you hate them
You may tune in for the shows, but they don’t call it ‘commercial TV’ for nothing.
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Commentary: America should lead the world on press freedom
The killing of Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh shows the precarious position of the people who are searching for the truth.
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Commentary: Why Trump may really be in criminal jeopardy now
Witnesses document how threats of violence are part of the former president’s political program.
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Commentary: We should never forget Vincent Chin
Even young Asian Americans don’t know about the young man, murdered because of his race, 40 years ago.
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Maine Voices: Caring for pets takes more than love
Before making the commitment to care for an animal, an expert suggests asking yourself some hard questions.
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Maine Voices: The individual right to bear arms is a recent phenomenon
Relentless messaging by the gun lobby changed public opinion and the Supreme Court followed.
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Commentary: Beware Russia’s ‘nesting game’ in its war on Ukraine
Sometimes tensions escalate because of dueling factions among allies, not increased conflict between enemies.
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Maine Voices: Piping plovers need federal backing to complete comeback
From a low of just eight pairs in the 1980s to 125 pairs on Maine beaches last year, these birds can escape extinction with a fully funded Endangered Species Act.
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Commentary: What I learned at my 40th college reunion
No one can avoid sorrow forever, but time has mercy all its own.