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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Yacht-busting orcas and board-stealing otters? The Earth is angry.

by LZ Granderson Los Angeles Times July 23, 2023July 22, 2023

It’s starting to feel as if the animal kingdom is over us. Not that we can blame them.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: We must keep closer watch as legislators try to dodge scrutiny

by Jim Fossel July 23, 2023July 22, 2023

Looking back over the session that just wrapped in Maine, some distressing trends emerge.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Federal program backing online access is key to Maine’s future

by Jason Judd Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2023July 21, 2023

The Affordable Connectivity Program supports access to education – and much, much more.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The false centrism of the political group No Labels

by Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times July 22, 2023July 21, 2023

The No Labels manifesto championed by the likes of Joe Manchin is composed of misinformation, naivete, misguided solutions and timeworn platitudes.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: A lot done for Maine’s housing crisis, a lot more to do

by Sen. Teresa Pierce and Rep. Traci Gere Special to the Press Herald July 21, 2023July 20, 2023

Although policies alone will not solve the challenges we’re facing, many of them will significantly help.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: An AI Bill of Rights may do more harm than good

by Sheldon H. Jacobson Chicago Tribune July 21, 2023July 20, 2023

Asking for restraint is futile, with any guidelines created unenforceable and likely to be ignored by most stakeholders.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine’s business community doesn’t support new tax-funded entitlement

by Nate Cloutier and Curtis Picard Special to the Press Herald July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

Next session, Gov. Mills should introduce a bill that creates a family-related leave program that works for all Mainers, including small businesses, and is considerate of Maine’s economic constraints.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Can the U.S. and the United Nations do anything about Haiti?

by Daniel DePetris Chicago Tribune July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

The future of an intervention force is unclear, but Washington could make a big difference in the meantime by working to stop the smuggling of firearms to the gangs that are taking over the nation.