When we think of nonprofit or human services agencies, it’s easy to focus on what is given by the employees and volunteers that make the day-to-day of such organizations possible. Less often do we focus on the incredible communities of giving that can be created along the way by our neighbors who utilize the services. […]
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Just a Little Old: Wherefore art thou, happiness?
Bombarded by stories of a fringe-driven GOP, power-crazed Putin, serial killer-terrorized nation and climate change-threatened world, it would be easy to fall into a Job-like funk. “Do your thing, Mr. Grim Reaper, I’m done.” But that’s not the way I roll. I’d rather savor life’s sweet offerings than succumb to the daily madness. Here are […]
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Gordon L. Weil: George Washington: racist or woke?
Was George Washington woke? When I write my annual tribute to America’s great leader as his birthday is celebrated, he has come under attack from critics who find he was not woke enough. He was a slave owner. That view overlooks much of his exceptional life. Even by today’s understanding, Washington could qualify for being […]
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The Conversation: What Trump’s foreign aid cuts would mean for global democracy
THE CONVERSATION — President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would slash State Department spending by 28%, drastically reducing U.S. foreign aid flows. Will he prevail? Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, has said bluntly “It’s not going to happen.” But the White House’s proposal is emblematic of an ongoing, broader foreign policy shift. Specifically, Trump’s actions and comments suggest […]
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Commentary: Reducing energy costs must be Augusta’s first priority
We must bring transparency to PUC dealings, reform or repeal net billing and stop picking winners and losers when it comes to energy policy.
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Maine Voices: What can we, as citizens, do to help save the planet?
Keep telling our lawmakers that they need to support renewable energy, an updating of our electric grid and the end of government subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.
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Commentary: Why ‘woke ideology’ is an oxymoron – and why that matters
We must not allow ourselves to be fooled by political word tricks that target progressive policies.
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Tom Purcell: The mistruths of politics
There are no small number of accusations lately that — shocking as it may be — some of our politicians are lying to us. Some Republicans shouted the “L” word during President Biden’s State of the Union Address, when he said Republicans wanted to end Social Security and Medicare. Freshman Republican George Santos spun a […]
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The Maine Idea: Deadly force review falls short
Maine has fortunately not seen the police misconduct experienced by citizens of Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered in 2020, touching off worldwide protests and bringing the Black Lives Matter movement to prominence. Nor has there been anything like last month’s death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, where five officers chased a black suspect, fatally […]
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Commentary: Democrats may be stuck with Biden as their candidate in 2024
When he finally solidifies his reelection plans, others in his party hoping to run for the top job will be forced to beat a hasty retreat.