Speak out against his rhetoric, and against elevating an immigration hard-liner to homeland security secretary.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Mick Mulvaney, there may soon be a spot for you under the bus
Telling the truth – even when you don’t mean to – isn’t helpful in the sort of presidential politics being played out at the White House.
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Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking
Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for ‘gig’ workers and welcoming back retirees.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Storm exposes flaw in Maine’s cable regulation
Electric utilities and telephone companies are regulated by the PUC, but internet providers are not – so they don’t have to say who’s out of service or when service will be restored.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Forest products industry has much to celebrate
New investment in plant modernization and new goods heading to market mean the industry is back on the rise.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence
Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Income data skews Portland’s housing efforts
By using the area median income as a benchmark, low-wage workers are driven out of hot real estate markets.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses
Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn’t bode well for the party’s electoral chances next year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Rural health care problems not covered by Medicare for All
The debate over which type of insurance system America should have eclipses description of other important policy matters.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: The illogical politics of pregnancy
Every generation of American women faces workplace discrimination if they get pregnant.