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Opinion: America has many allies. Maybe too many.
Some American alliances are indeed great assets. Others …
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Opinion: Mainers with disabilities punished by legislative process
By calling a special session on policy and equity, Gov. Mills could address procedural concerns.
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Opinion: What a WWI cemetery in France means to every Mainer
President Biden’s decision to visit Aisne-Marne shows him to be guided by civil and compassionate values.
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Opinion: When is the right time to talk about peace in Ukraine?
International politics isn’t a morality contest. It’s a slugfest between states where the ideal is rarely attainable.
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Opinion: Restoration of social safety net is a job for the state
Society was restructured 40 years ago. Now we have to play the hand we were dealt.
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Opinion: Loopholes in gun background check system must be closed
Maine state lawmakers know the importance of background checks. It’s time for their federal counterparts to follow their lead.
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Letter from the CEO: Announcing the Maine Trust for Local News Community Board
We have recruited a diverse and dedicated group of Mainers to serve as the board’s inaugural members.
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Opinion: We are not powerless in the face of Gaza horror
If the largest union in Maine can demand that its pension fund divest its holdings in any entity complicit in Gaza killings, others can follow.
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Opinion: Colleges’ road back to academic integrity has many twists
The noble and invaluable mission of higher education must not get tangled up in criticism of institutional shortcomings and failures.