The secrecy enjoyed by railroads leaves Maine unable to either evaluate or respond to potentially extraordinary risks to public health and safety.
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Another View: Why aren’t America’s students showing up?
Even affluent, suburban areas have seen unexcused absences soar. Districts must impose accountability before it’s too late.
Our View: Communities must step up on housing – or step aside
Local control of housing in Maine has resulted in high costs and low supply. Something has to change.
Another View: Amazon competition lawsuit could be an important turning point
The retail giant is exactly the sort of company that should draw official scrutiny.
Our View: Clean vehicle standards will get Maine where it needs to go
Requiring electric vehicles to be sold here is a logical step toward reducing carbon emissions and building a cleaner, healthier economy.
Another View: While DeSantis did better in debate, Trump is still way ahead
The Florida governor seemed a bit more relatable in this second debate. He’ll have to do much more than that to win.
Our View: House Republicans more devoted to infighting than governing
Maine should not need to turn to its Rainy Day fund to cover any shortfall forced on us for the sake of regressive political ends.
Another View: Don’t abandon your right to vote – the stakes are too high
Voting is the essential obligation of citizenship. Don’t let frustration obscure that fact.
Our View: Birthing center closures put Mainers in danger
We have to explore and support all viable alternatives for better access to pregnancy care.
Another View: Hunt for ‘rogue’ prosecutors is an attack on democracy
New laws like the one in Georgia insidiously succeed where Donald Trump and his followers fell short following their 2020 defeat.