The focus should instead be on how to build on the existing agency’s strengths.
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Opinion: Maine needs the U.S. Department of Education
Let me count the ways …
Colin Woodard: Yes, there is still a shared American story
If we’re to live in freedom, we must come together to embrace and defend it.
Opinion: The government you elect is the government you deserve
Where are the voices of Obama, Clinton, Bush and other former government executives today?
Opinion: Irony of today’s politics is as rich as Elon Musk
The current Republican administration is filled with people who are wholly out of touch.
Opinion: Public and community broadcasting deserves to be defended
The latest Republican effort to defund public media ignores the extraordinary difference a tiny portion of the federal budget makes to communities nationwide.
Opinion: I’m in Maine’s top income bracket. Please tax me more.
If someone is making a million dollars a year here, they can afford to pay a little more to fund our schools and essential services.
Opinion: Private business and government are a toxic mix
The current partnership between President Trump and Elon Musk is a case in point.
Opinion: MaineCare saved my life. We can’t let it be cut back.
Funding issues persist at both the state and federal levels. Many people will suffer if they are not addressed.
Opinion: It’s time to modernize eye care legislation in Maine
The state’s large and growing percentage of residents over 65 makes reform critical.