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Commentary: It’s not about politics. It’s about our system of checks and balances

by Lisa Keim Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

In order to do its job, the Government Oversight Committee needs access to DHHS records on four children who died in Maine last year.

by Maria Duarte Special to the Los Angeles Times September 13, 2022September 12, 2022

Regardless of my DACA status, I live in fear that I could be deported at any time.

by Daniel Johnson Special to the Chicago Tribune September 13, 2022September 12, 2022

A culture of hostility to women has been made worse by the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Since 1979, the state has nurtured my intellect in ways unimaginable prior to moving here.

It’s getting harder and harder to imagine the U.S. united in the face of a common enemy, as we were on this day 21 years ago.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal September 11, 2022September 10, 2022

On the cusp of turning 30, I’m reflecting on what my dad had to say about room for improvement.

by Richard McWilliams Special to the Telegram September 11, 2022September 10, 2022

I see the demonization of teachers as part of a wider, more self-serving plan by the Republican Party,

by Gene Collier Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 10, 2022September 9, 2022

Find out what’s true and what’s not, present the former and condemn the latter when necessary. It’s that simple.

by Daniel C. Bryant Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2022September 9, 2022

Final approval or rejection of a state-based universal health care plan could be left to voters, rather than politicians.

by Bill Diamond Special to the Press Herald September 9, 2022September 8, 2022

Meaningful reform of Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services will require input from people with firsthand experience of its workings.