Opinion

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February 9, 2023

The Maine Idea: Welcome to the new Democratic economy
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February 9, 2023

Our View: Trend of child labor violations demands greater vigilance

In Maine as across the U.S., young workers are being drafted in where other workers won’t go.
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February 9, 2023

Maine Voices: The mail carrier is an infrequent visitor to our house these days

If we had electricity only one day a week, I’m sure Congress would do something about it. Who’s looking into the fiasco created by the postmaster general?
Published
February 9, 2023

Commentary: Republicans are too eager for Social Security cuts

Make no mistake, a plan to raise the retirement age is a plan to cut benefits.
Published
February 8, 2023

John L. Micek: What’s behind the attack on Black history?

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February 8, 2023

The Conversation: W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies
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February 8, 2023

Commentary: Joe Biden won’t dump Kamala Harris as his running mate

The political cost of replacing her, if the thought ever crossed his mind, would far outweigh any gain.
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February 8, 2023

Clarence Page: College Board AP course tests our racial politics, too

The critics of Advanced Placement African American studies quickly expose their ignorance of the breadth and depth of Black history.
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February 8, 2023

Maine Voices: Close the gap and help end hunger in our state

If just half of Maine income taxpayers check off the $25 voluntary donation box, it will bring in $10 million to feed our food-insecure friends and neighbors.
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February 8, 2023

Maine Voices: What constitutes news depends on where you get the news

I decided to take media analysis into my own hands and was discouraged by what I found.