Opinion

Published
January 13, 2023

Maine Voices: Where Portland’s workforce housing falls far short

Eligibility rules mean that anybody who needs a leg up to buy their own home cannot avail themselves of the ‘decent, safe and affordable housing’ our city ‘works to ensure.’
Published
January 13, 2023

Commentary: Bedrock constitutional principles trampled by Maine’s indigent defense crisis

Dozens of accused people, presumed innocent, are languishing in Maine jails without an appointed attorney. An immediate influx of funding is required.
Published
January 13, 2023

Another View: McCarthy’s House rules could weaken ethics oversight

In its first act, the House has moved to make it harder to investigate corruption by its members. So much for a ‘government that is held accountable.’
Published
January 12, 2023

Phil Kerpen: More debt without spending reform is dirty
Published
January 12, 2023

The Maine Idea: ‘Relief’ provided, now we can get down to business