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Maine voices

Published
February 27, 2017

Maine Voices: Much-maligned lawyers represented the best of our nation in airports

With more challenges coming, lawyers will be on the front line securing a shared belief in the rule of law.
Published
February 26, 2017

It’s time to take up Rachel Carson’s challenge

Human evolution shows that our emotions such as fear, anger and sadness should not rule us if we want to maintain the ties that are critical to our survival.
Published
February 25, 2017

Labor secretary must be energetic, principled voice for working people

The labor secretary should possess the experience and temperament to stand up for the good of workers.
Published
February 24, 2017

It’s hard to understand Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s fear of immigrants

Immigrants actually make U.S. cities better, not worse, and Lockman's fear-mongering cannot change that simple truth.
Published
February 23, 2017

School broadband access should be funded from a broad base of support

Using landline surcharges only places too much of the burden on seniors who are on fixed incomes.

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Published
February 22, 2017

Maine Voices: Repeal of Obamacare would leave thousands of hardworking Mainers in the lurch

Making sure that they keep their health care is more important than yet another tax cut for the wealthy.
Published
February 21, 2017

Maine Voices: Aroostook County won’t necessarily strike it rich by mining

Before any permits are granted, the risks of environmental degradation must be examined.
Published
February 20, 2017

Maine Voices: Finding one’s true voice in the most challenging of times

Banning refugees and immigrants brings back the worst – and best – of episodes from our history.
Published
February 19, 2017

Maine Voices: Russians may have more faith in American democracy than Americans do

We should strive to live up to the image they have of us as respectful and tolerant, says a Mainer who's lived in Siberia for 25 years.
Published
February 18, 2017

We must resist attempts to roll back the EPA and the laws it enforces

If you want to see how bad our environment could become, look at China, Mexico, India or Russia.