As Maine’s coastal waters warm and sea levels rise, companies here can’t afford to ignore climate change.
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Commentary: Root out hate speech by having users rat out their friends? Bad idea, Facebook
A test by the social media site raises concerns, such as who decides what’s hateful and what’s not.
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Dana Milbank: Message of compassion for poor isn’t tolerated in Washington
The House chaplain made the mistake of praying for social justice in a political body focused on showering riches on corporations and the wealthy.
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Commentary: Few tragedies unsettle a community like the violent death of a police officer
Bad things happen, but when it’s a law enforcer we’re temporarily reminded of their willingness to accept risks that most of us would not.
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Maine Voices: Sound the Alarm effort helps prepare us should fire break out at home
Americans often believe they’re safer than they actually are, a fact the Red Cross and fire agencies hope to combat.
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Leonard Pitts: Senator won’t admit reality that Trump and many supporters are bigots
Marco Rubio’s claim that people disliked the Republican candidate’s biases but voted for him anyway is an effort to obscure the truth.
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Maine Voices: We must demand that legislators fund care for those with substance use disorder
Public health interventions save lives, but more friends and family will die if we don’t pay for them now.
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Commentary: More important for Maine to do tax conformity well than to do it quickly
A Democratic plan would triple Maine’s earned income tax credit, giving a break to families.
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Commentary: After dumping the correspondents’ dinner, what’s next?
The media would be better off highlighting the latest Freedom House report on press freedom.
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Rep. Gattine and Sen. Breen: To do its job, Legislature must vote to extend session
It’s vital that legislators get more time to fulfill their basic obligations to do what’s best for state residents and businesses.