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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Commentary: Maine nonprofits depend on local, independent news
Without independent reporting under local stewardship, too many Mainers would remain in the dark about critical issues affecting our communities.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Commentary: Foster parents need paid family and medical leave, too
Any parent welcoming a new child into their home should be able to solely focus on that child and have time to fully adjust to such a huge transition.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Commentary: This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators deserve support from lawmakers
Maine Democrats are backing a number of measures to support teachers, empower students and promote an environment where every student is valued.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Commentary: In state with dispersed tribal land, ‘full sovereignty’ seems unworkable
Rather than seeking to legislate this ill-defined status, Maine tribal leaders will be better served by putting on the table concrete proposals expanding tribal rights.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Commentary: ‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault, and Maine law needs to reflect that
L.D. 1683 would make it illegal for someone to remove a condom during sex without their partner’s permission and would allow their partner to sue for damages.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Commentary: In Sudan, many hands could make heavy war – or peace
The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely neighbors start choosing sides, raising the risk of sustained fighting in the long term.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program
An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Commentary: Food stamps bill paves path to effective poverty and hunger solutions
A vote to reinstate pandemic-era public-private partnerships is a vote to stabilize Maine households.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Commentary: Prolonged solitary confinement is torture. The practice needs judicial oversight.
Given the irreparable harm that solitary can do, proposed federal reforms must include a mechanism for independent review by a competent authority.
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