There’s no good reason for the U.S. to trail most other developed democracies in voter participation.
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Commentary: Scientists love issuing warnings. Here’s one for them.
When it comes to both COVID and climate change, don’t condescend – suggest steps people can take that have a positive impact.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s take a leaf out of California’s book on clean cars
The Golden State is expected to move forward with ambitious emissions regulation later this week. It sends a signal to the global auto market – and to states like Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: My students’ relationship with their phones makes me worry about their future
Heading into my 20th year teaching high school English, I’m more concerned than ever about how digitally dependent our teenagers have become.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: My search for balance in unbalanced times
Increasingly, I think I will opt for detachment by simply sitting out whatever comes next.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: With normal comments, Pence highlights how abnormal his party has become
It is stunning that it was major news for a top Republican to defend the FBI and call for cooperation with a congressional inquiry.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Current electric vehicle rebates don’t fit the bill
Our state is incentivizing new EV purchases by higher-income drivers rather than helping others get old, inefficient cars off the road.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Let’s get specific about guns and gun storage
A national campaign for access to safes and trigger locks shouldn’t wait until the next mass shooting.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: This sub can’t wait to go back to school
Our classrooms need all the help they can get these days. I’m happy to chip in.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Response to housing crisis must not steamroll Maine’s shot at prosperity
Our state should avoid top-down regulatory responses that stifle local economies.