Everyone wants peace. Except those who profit from the opposite.
Op-eds
Opinion: Have colleges lost their way? Yes, but don’t blame ‘wokeness.’
These administrators weren’t serving some great hidden agenda. They were just trying to protect their institutions – and themselves.
Opinion: Portland Museum of Art should know better
The public battle over 142 Free St. threatens not only the building but the integrity of an ordinance that has served the city well for 30 years.
Opinion: Using December’s verbs while putting the year to bed
Although the shortest day is still to come, I’m thinking ahead to how soon the days begin to lengthen again.
Opinion: It’s dumb to make ‘decolonization’ a dirty word
Of course American elites are tempted to stigmatize words that offend their preferred image of a still-dominant, liberal-democratic West.
Opinion: Biden’s supporters need to start acting like it
The president is beset by progressive advocacy groups and media voices complaining that he hasn’t done enough.
Clarence Page: Pro-Palestinian activists should stick to undisputed slogans
We should insist on clarity in sloganeering.
Opinion: The Supreme Court should not curtail abortion pill access
If restrictions are placed on mifepristone, women will be forced to receive suboptimal care.
Opinion: Mainers should know how repairable their electronics are
They don’t make ’em like they used to. The introduction of repair scores can fix that.
Opinion: Of Seinfeld, Scrooge and climate change – a holiday parable
How to celebrate the holidays without hurting the environment? I’ve got ideas.