The next hearing in the NECEC case won’t take place until April. Maine should not allow the national oil and gas industry to stall clean-energy development.
Op-eds
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Commentary: The threat to democracy that no one’s talking about
Voters, of all political stripes, have much to lose from the imposition of a system of voting that forces them to pick sides and stay in their lanes.
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Jim Fossel: In Maine, nationwide, this election may come down to the wire
Will voters care more about fiscal and public safety issues, or will they prioritize abortion rights and concerns about democracy?
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The Maine Millennial: Get your abortion pills before you need them
Mifepristone and misoprostol are safer than Tylenol. And by keeping them on hand, I won’t be putting my future in anyone’s hands but my own.
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Commentary: We must secure the right to contraception
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Republican leaders have set their sights on restricting methods of birth control.
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Commentary: All five DSA initiatives wrong for Portland
The measures, which would complicate life for local residents, betray a clear misunderstanding of how the economy and markets work.
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Commentary: Biden’s fight against inflation is failing homeowners
The president and congressional Democrats are relying on the Fed to bring down prices by raising interest rates.
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Commentary: A ‘yes’ on Portland’s Questions 2 and 3 is ‘yes’ to democracy
A vote for Question 2 is a vote for voter power, council power and accountable executives.
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Commentary: Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith
When you have a large group whose views diverge from major narratives, you need to pay attention.
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Leonard Pitts: ‘All for one and one for all’ – but only when it’s convenient for Ron DeSantis
The Florida governor’s hypocrisy, his secession of convenience from the ideal of the larger us, suggests a different model of Americanism.