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Our View: Companies, shareholders reaping most of the benefits from federal tax cut

by The Editorial Board March 7, 2018March 6, 2018

Meanwhile, lower- and middle-class Americans see only a slight increase in take-home pay.

Issues like lower health care costs, equal opportunity and secure retirement are forgotten by the GOP.

Critics hammer the senator for voting straight Republican, but Democrats haven’t articulated their own policy positions.

by Sally Chappell Special to the Press Herald December 5, 2017December 4, 2017

Still, there is a path out of this mess of inequity: Elect officials who will govern for the good of all people.

by Cynthia Dill November 19, 2017November 19, 2017

Maine voters were wise to reject a casino and should view this proposal the same way.

by The Editorial Board November 19, 2017November 17, 2017

Huge windfalls for corporations will not trickle down to most of the people he represents.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald November 18, 2017November 20, 2017

The Republican proposal will only accelerate wealth accumulation by the nation’s richest people.

by Jake Plante Special to the Press Herald October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

The middle class must realize it’s voting against its own interests by falling for Trump and Co.

by Tracy Richard Special to the Press Herald June 16, 2017June 17, 2017

Family Assistance Centers are a lifeline for many, but the huge wage cut shows the Guard doesn’t value them.

by John Ripton Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

Uncaring about income inequality, the double-talking billionaire president behaves like tannery owners of old.