Congress has the power to get to the very heart of the problem – out-of-control drug prices – and right this wrong.
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The humble Farmer: Press ‘1’ to be connected with absolutely nobody
As I try to settle my brother’s estate, state-of-the-art banking technology is no help at all.
Commentary: Lead in water harms red states, too
Some 10 million lead pipes carry – and potentially contaminate – U.S. drinking water. By putting partisan politics aside, members of Congress could solve this.
Maine Voices: Why the U.S. must not intervene in Ukraine
As Vladimir Putin is backed snarling into a corner, we are now only a few bad decisions away from nuclear annihilation.
Commentary: Fusion voting brings more people to the polls
Letting two or more parties run a common candidate appeals to independent, younger and Black voters. Now, one of the last states to allow it is poised to abolish it.
Maine Voices: New asylum rules double down on broken system
Before expanding the power of asylum officers, the existing systemic problems must be remedied.
Commentary: Amazon aside, workers are struggling to regain power
The balance between employees and employers remains heavily tilted toward the latter.
Leonard Pitts: Where’s the lie in Rep. Omar’s tweet about the traveling Christian singers?
The singing of a worship song on a crowded plane raises issues of entitlement and who gets to do what in the public square.
Maine Voices: Fiscal conservative agrees with Democratic governor’s rebate proposal
Sending out $850 rebate checks is a wise move at a time when we have the means and when energy costs and inflation are draining residents’ wallets.
Commentary: A carefully crafted narrative was a tool of the Soviet Union. The lies have never stopped.
As we are busy debating Vladimir Putin’s military tactics or questioning the state of the Russian military, we fail to see that his real weapon is the Russian people.