Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.
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Commentary: Maine Legislature should override Mills’ veto of tribal sovereignty bill
A deal is just that, a deal – until another deal can be made.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Next generation of Mainers desperately needs a climate budget
The negligent underfunding of state agencies devoted to the protection and defense of our natural resources cannot stand.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State budget proposal would do a lot of good for Maine families
The full Legislature should support the bipartisan spending plan passed last week by the Appropriations Committee.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ben Bragdon: Maine voters deserve more from Susan Collins than a defense of Donald Trump
Collins, a longtime member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, should recognize the severity of the former president’s actions.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Once again, gun rights win out over everything else
The Maine Senate missed an opportunity to make the state a little safer by implementing background checks on private firearm sales.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Gov. Janet Mills: Why I’m supporting paid family and medical leave
This bill, tailored to Maine, represents a historic victory for working people and families across our state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Maine Trails Bond will protect state’s most precious resources
Why does the Maine Trails Bond (L.D. 1156) legislation deserve our support? As a state that cultivates so much economic value from the outdoor recreation industry, L.D. 1156 is the catalyst we need to help establish and maintain the infrastructure Maine needs to meet the demand of its adventure seeking residents and visitors. In a […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Scientists, engineers should lead the fight against climate change
National governments aren’t capable of meeting the Paris targets. The crisis derives from technical issues, and resolving it is ultimately a technical matter.
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Maine Voices: South Africa’s cynical support of Russia gravely misreads history
The political events President Cyril Ramaphosa should be taking into account right now unfolded here in the U.S. in 1986.