Russia and China have seen that we won’t do much when they bully their neighbors.
Op-eds
The humble Farmer: Internet keeps my door open to the weird wide world
Two years into the pandemic, I can’t be the only one who has no idea what my friends’ voices sound like. But they have plenty to say online.
Rep. Blume: Climate education bill will meet needs of underserved Maine students, schools
All young Mainers need the tools to live, work and succeed on a rapidly warming planet.
Maine Voices: With flu on the rise amid COVID pandemic, it’s time to get vaccinated
The uptick in influenza cases is an unwelcome change from last year’s season, which was mild because of masking and distancing.
Commentary: After a year of Biden’s bumbling, I still don’t miss Trump
Two things can be true at the same time: Our current president is a disaster. And so was his predecessor.
Maine Voices: The most important decision all of us can make, now and later? Adapt.
If we’re serious about not letting climate change and global pandemics sink civilization, then we must work toward solutions rather than creating obstacles.
Commentary: U.S. airstrikes are recklessly legitimizing a new kind of war
Drone warfare now threatens the world, thanks to shortsighted American decisions.
Maine Voices: We can’t leave overdose survival to chance – expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law
L.D. 1862 will ensure that no one has to weigh getting emergency medical help against arrest or prosecution for nonviolent crimes.
Maine Voices: Flavored tobacco ban is wrong way to fight underage smoking
Portland’s proposed ordinance would hurt stores that don’t serve teens and help online sellers that don’t check customers’ IDs.
Commentary: Affirmative action in college admissions is likely doomed
Universities will have to find other ways to continue progress on promoting equity and diverse student bodies.