According to recent Fox News polling, Americans now prefer Canadian gun laws to Texas gun laws.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Crisis in Sanford further exposes Maine’s underpreparedness
Successive calls for coordination of asylum seekers at the state level have led to nothing. What took place in Sanford this week will continue happening if this inaction continues.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: In Sudan, many hands could make heavy war – or peace
The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely neighbors start choosing sides, raising the risk of sustained fighting in the long term.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties
The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland’s unsafe homeless encampment cannot stand
The city should consider, among other options, introducing a managed cluster of temporary housing with sanitation stations and storage units.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Focus on Putin, but don’t forget the danger of Kim Jong Un
For decades, American presidents have floundered in crafting the right foreign policy approach toward Pyongyang.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Restrictions on MaineCare are hostile and shortsighted
Refusing to spend money on noncitizens’ health care might save money in the short term. But the bill will come due.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Our Supreme Court rejects ethics oversight. Can anything change that?
The recent collapse in the court’s public standing is indisputable. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be one easy way out.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Outdoor school programs should be available to all Maine students
A three-day, two-night outdoor school program for all schoolgoing Mainers? We can make it a reality.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Introduce strict liability insurance for each gun in America
The horrifying irresponsibility will continue without requiring payment in advance for gun ownership. It’s called insurance.