The congressional session between an election and a new term is ripe for exploitation and, in essence, undemocratic.
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The humble Farmer: On matters of science, I know when to stay in my lane
Say what you like about me – I am able to accept some things at face value without understanding anything about them.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine child sexual abuse survivors must be supported – whenever they come forward
We want fellow survivors to hear this: You are not defined by your abuse. You deserve to be heard and believed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s leaders must begin taking urgent steps to protect our city
The new council is voted in next week. Let’s hope that, to start, they robustly enforce and fund what has been passed by the people.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Statewide crisis of homelessness demands an immediate response
While faith communities have been working with municipalities and nonprofits to alleviate the desperation, state leadership is required to solve widespread suffering this winter.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Osteoporosis is a public health crisis. It doesn’t have to be
Bone scans allow us to take better control of our health. So why are they so hard to access?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Readers respond to reporting on Pennington Mountain find
To mine, or not to mine, that is the question.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sleep is getting more respect – as a way to boost productivity. We need a better mindset.
Rest should be valorized for its contribution to health, wellbeing or the ability to enjoy daily life. All people talk about is the hustle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: We owe Holocaust survivors much better than this
Soon, no one will be left to say: This is what happened, this is what it was like.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It wasn’t luck that allowed me to become a judge after meth addiction
Because I’m white, the criminal justice system showed me mercy and allowed me to build a life. That’s not everybody’s experience.