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Rep. Brennan: Maine Legislature takes vital action on homelessness, property tax relief

by Michael Brennan Special to the Press Herald August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

Using state and federal funds, the Legislature adopted a three-pronged strategy to address these challenges, in Portland and statewide.

by LZ Granderson Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

Based on Emanuel’s time as mayor of Chicago, giving him a plum position in the administration betrays voters who care about police reform.

by Jim Fossel August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Events of the last few years, from COVID to Jan. 6, will force the candidate to run on more than his record.

Renegade Democrats say they are promoting an infrastructure deal, but they are actually endangering it and much more.

by K. Tsianina Lomawaima Special to The Washington Post August 22, 2021August 19, 2021

When coming to terms with the history of a destructive policy, the nation needs to be guided by accountability, not pity.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Our disastrous Afghanistan pullout has endangered the lives of the people who made our 20-year occupation possible.

by Kristen Farnham Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 23, 2021

The country-folk singer-songwriter passed away this month, leaving for her fans a soundtrack for their lives.

by Sam Zager Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 20, 2021

They’ve been put to the test by duly skeptical scientists, and the findings are unmistakable: They save lives.

by Brandon Giberson Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2021August 20, 2021

Assessing who is safe to own or carry weapons should be done with care – not under the time constraints typical of Maine’s emergency departments.

by Solomon Jones The Philadelphia Inquirer August 21, 2021August 20, 2021

Condemning authoritarianism, domestic terrorism and violence toward women must start at home.