Each day that the head of the General Services Administration abstains from her responsibilities, it becomes harder to see her as a neutral public servant.
U.S. Constitution
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Don’t expect much from divided government
Great achievements of the past have come when one party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Panel’s suggested reforms address inequity of inadequate voting access
The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Giving Black voters a reason to go Republican
The party needs to return to its roots and protect the right to vote.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine needs a public defender service
As attention is focused on the harm done in the name of criminal justice, now is the time to make this change.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: The Supreme Court needs reform
The existing norms are failing and need attention – but there are better ideas than packing the court.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s stay united as Mainers amid our religious, political differences
We can commit to actively protecting the right to vote by pledging to ‘defend democracy faithfully.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve been through bitter election years – and we’ve survived
Thomas Jefferson’s 1800 challenge to incumbent John Adams had everything we’re dealing with now, only worse.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Politicians embracing lockdown tactics should have to ‘show their work’
Before placing limitations on houses of worship or schools, there should be proof that they are enabling transmission.