The Trump administration implicitly argues in favor of suppressing Latinos’ political clout by suppressing their census participation.
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Maine Voices: State should put projects on hold, plan for clean-energy future
The potential impact of NECEC and similar proposals on Maine’s iconic landscape must be considered before any action is taken.
Maine Voices: Local clean elections program would open door to more Portland candidates
Public campaign financing for municipal races would make it easier for all citizens to seek public office.
Rep. Terry: Hardworking Mainers should receive a ‘cost of living refund’
L.D. 1491 would replace the Maine earned income tax credit with a bigger credit available to more people.
Kathleen Parker: May this ungodly episode in American history soon come to an end
The Mueller report makes clear the impact on the presidency of a chief executive who disdains truth and lacks goodwill.
Commentary: Proposed drug price caps would stall health care advances
Allowing a state panel to artificially restrain medication costs would lead to a slower pace of innovation and fewer cures.
Maine Voices: Establishing overdose-prevention sites will save Mainers’ lives
The Legislature has a chance to lead the nation in harm-reduction practice by passing L.D. 949.
Maine Voices: Bayside the wrong place for healing shelter
In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.
Greg Kesich: The secrets of the termite mound
A Maine author’s book about blind, wood-munching bugs leads to some interesting ideas on how we live.
Sen. Millett: Maine families, law enforcement need tool to help people in crisis
L.D. 1312 would help ensure that those at risk don’t do harm, while still protecting their rights as gun owners.