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Leonard Pitts: Democrats, it’s time to stop whining and ‘make a stand’

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald March 4, 2020September 14, 2020

November’s stakes are unfathomably high, but that is a cause for determination – not an excuse for pessimism.

Our View: Maine’s medical marijuana market is working just fine

by The Editorial Board March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

As the recreational market comes into focus, lawmakers should resist efforts to fix what isn’t broken with the market for therapeutic cannabis.

Op-eds, Opinion

Truth and Reconciliation commissioners: Land claims act overhaul will help deliver justice to tribes in Maine

by Carol Wishcamper, Matthew Dunlap and Gail Werrbach Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

L.D. 2094 provides an opportunity to face the harms that the state has done to Natives and to work to restore their lost sovereignty.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine has rare second chance to invest in healthy kids, productive workforce

by Dennis Keschl and Linda Sanborn Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

Bipartisan L.D. 1961 would secure our share of the 1998 tobacco settlement for its original intent: reducing youth smoking and improving public health.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Prepare for coronavirus with common sense, clean hands

by The Editorial Board March 3, 2020March 2, 2020

To reduce your risk of getting sick, wash up, get a flu shot and don’t touch your face. And no, you don’t need a mask.

Op-eds, Opinion

Friends of Baxter State Park: Cherished park not part of power line debate

by Ellen Baum Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Hydro-Quebec’s use of Baxter State Park imagery in an ad supporting a transmission line is deceptive and manipulative.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Ranked-choice presidential primaries would give boost to moderates

by L. Sandy Maisel Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2020September 14, 2020

Though Bernie Sanders would still lead, poll results show clearly that Democrats are more evenly split than declaring a plurality leader as the winner suggests.