Maine must first commit to providing the most basic of needs: a roof over every head.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes
It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Trump indictment shows no one is above the law
If you think the former president is being unfairly targeted, then you’re on the wrong side of justice.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Faith-based communities have a role to play in strengthening democracy
Our approach envisions a shared future and supports a framework for civic action but empowers individual communities to engage in the ways that are most meaningful and effective for them.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: In Maine and nationwide, allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business
When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive but also thrive.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine
Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let’s work together to ensure that’s not the case.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Dear CEOs, Please focus on profits, not politics
Target is the latest business to learn that companies are better off avoiding the minefield of social activism and just concentrating on making money for shareholders.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s Question A will keep existing tenants’ rents from going up
The cap of a 5% increase on a vacant unit means that landlords have no choice at the end of a lease term but to increase the rent on long-term tenants.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine voters deserve respect from their secretary of state
By sending a targeted mailing directed at all 6,456 Maine residents who had recently registered as No Labels voters, Shenna Bellows acted in a way that intimidated thousands of Maine voters.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Legislature must limit future electric rate increases
Older Mainers stand to gain if our legislators reform the solar payment law now.