Instead of an intrusive ‘net neutrality’ regime crafted in Augusta, Maine needs Congress to permanently protect broadband innovation and investment.
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Maine Voices: Lawmakers shouldn’t protect illegal immigrants and ignore U.S. workers
Both Sens. Collins and King backed bills expanding a tech visa plan while mass layoffs were happening.
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Dana Milbank: With Iran deal cliffhanger over, Trump moves on to next episode of ‘The Celebrity President’
He thinks if he creates drama, the ratings soar and he wins the day. But if he fails at the next task – stifling Iran’s nuclear ambitions – stay tuned for the mushroom cloud.
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Commentary: Does CIA nominee’s evasion on whether it was wrong to torture detainees disqualify her for the job?
It helps that Gina Haspel wouldn’t restart the program, but her failure to fully repudiate the now-illegal interrogation tactics will make it hard for some senators to vote to confirm her.
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Leonard Pitts: We’re at a point where the public must learn how to authenticate information
That role of journalists is scarce on social media, and soon you’ll see scary new ways to manipulate reality.
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Islesboro selectman: Town doesn’t benefit from MDOT’s increased ferry rate
Higher ticket prices and the higher cost of goods could eventually become unaffordable and force families to leave.
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Greg Kesich: Those who think idle life on the streets is too easy should try it
The jobless, hungry and homeless in Bayside are that way for many reasons, not by choice, so let’s help them.
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Kathleen Parker: Paul Ryan finds out what happens when an exorcism fails
As the House speaker takes flak over the firing and rehiring of the chamber’s chaplain, the Rev. Patrick Conroy, Democrats try to turn a hot mess into a cool opportunity.
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Commentary: Kanye West should study Harriet Tubman’s life before spouting off about her
West has suggested that basketball star Michael Jordan might be a more fitting image for the new $20 bill.
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Maine Voices: Senators should oppose rolling back protections from payday lenders
We have seen the devastating impact of predatory debt traps on the lives of our vulnerable neighbors.