For the well-being of every resident and Maine’s economy, everyone needs access to affordable care, regardless of their immigration status.
Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Pandemic pounds reach panic level
Seeking solace from potato chips and ice cream leave a legacy that could last awhile.
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Insight: The definition of religious liberty is expanding
The Supreme Court is finding that the right to practice a faith without government interference means religious people don’t have to recognize the rights of others.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Time to end the drug war
The same logic that is ending our commitment in Afghanistan should be applied to another forever war at home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: The outdoors is there for everyone
If you pay attention, a nondescript patch of woods can become the most beautiful place on earth.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need open primaries
A bill would make it easier for unenrolled voters to participate in primaries, but it’s already easy enough.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to win the century-long struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment
Generations of women have been working to get constitutional protection from sex-based discrimination.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. David Woodsome: Democrats didn’t need to go full-on partisan to get a state budget passed
Republicans never had a plan to threaten a last-minute shutdown to get their way, the state senator says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charter commission must tackle dissatisfaction with Portland government
Three areas to address: Accountability, responsiveness and increasing voter participation.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The oldest inmates should be moved out of prison
We could support 12 Maine students for a year with what it takes to provide nursing home-type care inside prison walls.