Otherwise, the utility will remain the largest obstacle Maine faces in its goals to provide reliable power to its people and combat climate change.
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Maine Voices: Officials’ references to ‘Democrat Party’ undermine civil political discourse
If you keep calling someone by the wrong name, then you’re making a conscious choice to be disrespectful.
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Leonard Pitts: America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy
Senate Democrats must unite to block the filibuster and pass 2 bills that will expand access to voting.
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Commentary: We need a second season of ‘Mrs. America’
Anti-feminist activist Phyllis Schlafly’s career was no less important after her efforts derailed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1980.
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Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers
By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce.
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Maine Voices: Prioritize essential food workers for the coronavirus vaccine
Maine’s grocery employees have not had the luxury of avoiding direct human interaction, even during the pandemic.
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Maine Voices: Portland proclamation controversy points to need to keep learning from history
With historians providing insight, contention over monuments, statues and historical commemoration can broaden our understanding of the past.
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Commentary: There’s one democracy reform best suited to stopping Trump’s comeback
Open primaries would force candidates to demonstrate broad appeal to the overall electorate in order to advance to the general election.
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Commentary: Regional coordination is key to tackling climate action in Maine
The Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Resilience Program is helping six York County towns address climate change impacts and advance resilience efforts.
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Maine Voices: Hospitals deliver better care when nurses unionize
Nurses put patients first, and should have more say in hospital policies than they get without a union.