High school track was a huge part of my life. Any victory that left out a part of my community would have been hollow.
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Opinion: Attack on transgender rights may be only the beginning
President Trump’s order banning trans women from women’s sports could easily set a precedent for other action.
Opinion: Failure to pass the supplemental budget will hurt us all
Continued gridlock will spell disaster for Mainers’ health care.
Opinion: Let’s commit to stopping human trafficking in Maine
The most common form of trafficking, both here and globally, is forced labor.
Opinion: Maine’s future hinges on the health of its public universities
Underinvesting in higher education will stifle Maine’s economic growth.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the distraction of transphobia
We’re made to think that trans girls are storming in to knock cis girls back into the dark ages. That’s not what’s happening.
Opinion: Now would be a good time for a second Christian Reformation
During this extremely troubled moment, thoughtful voices need to reemerge.
Opinion: Don’t throw solar energy out with net energy billing bathwater
The soaring cost of electricity is no reason to give up on an otherwise beneficial program.
Opinion: Aging election systems are in dire need of investment
This isn’t just another budget item; we spend far more on things far less important.
Opinion: Seven ways to deal with this lawless administration
If you’re scared, take action.