New state legislation that makes it easier for Maine retirees to return to the classroom is just the first step toward equity.
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Maine Voices: Britain’s exit from the European Union should lead to a united Ireland
A unity referendum spurred by the prospect of a border around Northern Ireland would be an opportunity to fulfill an executed Irish patriot’s plea.
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Maine Voices: Let’s leverage the tools the Founders gave us to fight climate change
HR 763 – which would put a fee on carbon and return the proceeds to American households – is an idea whose time has come.
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Maine Voices: We can’t afford to take abortion rights for granted
A wave of state bans demonstrates the increasing hostility to reproductive choice and women’s autonomy.
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Maine Voices: A public option is not enough – Maine needs universal coverage
A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.
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Maine Voices: One person can make a difference, even in today’s world
Volunteering your time, your money or both can bring tangible results and leave a legacy of change.
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Maine Voices: Near-shutdown of refugee resettlement program is bad for Portland
New Americans make the city more prosperous, our schools more diverse and our restaurant scene more interesting.
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Maine Voices: Save the life of someone dedicated to saving ours
Working together, we can provide greater pathways to care and raise broader public awareness of veteran suicide.
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Maine Voices: Saving threatened wildlife should involve private landowners
The best way to protect endangered species is to work with owners of the land on which they live.
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Maine Voices: Give away Greenland? It’s been done before
Today, however, the people who live in the territory are the ones who should be consulted by anyone wishing to own it.