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The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.

by Emily M. Godfrey University of Washington January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

Yes, it’s easier to get birth control than it was in the 1970s – but not everyone has access, and no method is perfect.

by Alan Caron Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

We can’t meet our state’s ambitious climate goals without determined action by the thousands of companies, large and small, in Maine.

In its opinions in the vaccine mandate cases, the Republican majority is claiming a major role for itself in quashing regulation.

by Nicole Clegg Special to the Press Herald January 22, 2022January 21, 2022

We cannot keep abortion legal in every state. But we can, and will, do all we can so that it is affordable, accessible and supported.

by Latania K. Logan Special to the Chicago Tribune January 22, 2022January 21, 2022

The bipartisan PASTEUR Act would finance innovation and encourage the treatments’ judicious use to protect their longevity.

by Adam Minter Bloomberg Opinion January 22, 2022January 21, 2022

Merchants won customers’ hearts with lenient refund policies. Now it’s backfiring, with dire financial and environmental results.

by Richard A. Hooks Wayman and Pamela Day Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

Supporting parents to prevent maltreatment is key to decreasing the need for child protective services in Maine.

by Clive Crook Bloomberg Opinion January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

As the Fed struggles to get monetary policy back on track, the last thing it needs is fiscal policy that pushes the other way.

by Timothy L. O'Brien Bloomberg Opinion January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

The Supreme Court’s ruling granting Congress access to some of the former president’s records is also a victory for the rule of law.