On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed.
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Commentary: Resistance to good clean-energy projects harms Maine’s economy, climate progress
Summit’s abandoned midcoast pipeline expansion was the one viable way to lower emissions from the region’s larger energy users.
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Maine Voices: How to vaccinate humanity against COVID – one at a time
A single patient is filled with enough gratitude to make even the toughest clinician humble – and honored.
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Commentary: National Nurses Day cause for celebration – and action
Through a workforce shortage and COVID, Maine’s nurses have guaranteed high-quality care to their patients. Thank them – and encourage others to join their ranks.
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Maine Voices: Compromise needed for Equality Act to become law
Senators like Susan Collins and Joe Manchin can reach an agreement with faith groups to protect religious freedom and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
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Leonard Pitts: Why can’t we have nice things? Actually, we could.
Resort-style swimming pools are just one of the public amenities that white people have done without rather than share them with Black people.
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Maine Voices: ‘Carbon cash-back’ offers families a gift as we strive to reach net zero
The plan would charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, sending it back to U.S. households as a monthly check.
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Commentary: Maine communities have a responsibility to act against domestic violence
If someone is experiencing abuse, each of us can support them. Likewise, each of us can be a point of accountability for someone who abuses their partner.
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Commentary: Making health care work for Maine families like mine
Nobody with diabetes should have to ration vials of insulin. A new package would hold drugmakers accountable and make medications more affordable.
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Maine Voices: Portland won’t thrive if it can’t balance progress and preservation
One of the biggest challenges we face is how to preserve the integrity of our historic districts while we continue to grow and diversify.