Born out of mounting fear of surveillance by foreign adversaries, the RESTRICT Act – currently making its way through Congress – would restrict much, much more than it needs to.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lisbon case lays bare exploitation of undocumented workers
More often than not, migrant workers are treated like criminals, while the real offenders avoid responsibility.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Hotline would help those with substance use disorders
Mainers have become increasingly aware of the impact the opioid epidemic has had on the state. You or someone you know may have been affected by this epidemic in some capacity. Opioids and other substances continue to devastate the people of Maine, with a total of 10,110 overdoses occurring statewide and an estimated total of […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Never again’ is not heeded by genocidal regimes
Humanity must understand that genocide is an evil that knows no boundaries – not of color, religion, gender, or geography.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: Budgeting the majority way, like everyone else
Maine should retire a gimmick that only makes forming a state budget more difficult.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Speaker Talbot Ross: ‘Health care for all’ must not rule out immigrants
It’s time to close a small but unjust gap in MaineCare and return our state to its longstanding practice of greater inclusion.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Justice Thomas’ luxury travel and my brick
A judge shouldn’t take a gift if it might create the appearance of favoritism or using their job for personal gain. Someone who’s been a justice for over 30 years should know that.
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Maine Voices: Stigma surrounding community college sets everybody back
Kids enrolling in two-year institutions allow themselves the time and space to figure things out. Way more of them should be doing it.
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Hilary Koch: It’s time to celebrate women’s basketball
The debate over the women’s Final Four was in the wrong place.
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Maine Compass: Peace, joy and reflection on Easter weekend
“Surely it is God who saves me, I will trust in him and not be afraid “For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and He will be my savior!” — Isaiah 12:2 Like a good wine, it takes time, perhaps a lifetime, to learn to trust our higher power and not be […]