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Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Known for speaking out early and often, boomers can’t afford to be quiet now
Let’s join forces and explore what should be done to fight age discrimination and how to go about doing it.
Maine Voices: LGBTQ people have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go
Pride is the time to celebrate the rights that have been won and gather the strength to fight efforts to take them away.
Maine Voices: During this bike-riding season, let’s look out for one another
State law gives cyclists the right to choose what they consider to be a safe position as they ride.
Maine Voices: Anti-‘Medicare for All’ industry group doesn’t serve patients’ interests
Partnership for America’s Health Care Future members benefit from the status quo – but nobody else does.
Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice
Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.
Maine Voices: Bullying, social isolation contribute to youth suicide risk
Families and schools should be aware of several warning signs.
Maine Voices: Honor Maine heroes’ Civil War valor with a monument in Virginia
The experiences of a Patten soldier who came home with an empty sleeve are emblematic of the sacrifices made for the Union cause.
Maine Voices: Towns, residents, businesses would benefit from jump-starting solar power
L.D. 1711 would remove arbitrary barriers and allow municipalities to lower energy costs and stabilize budgets.
Maine Voices: Nordic Aquafarms isn’t acting like a good neighbor to Belfast residents
Its continual changes of plan and apparent misrepresentation of its land rights should raise questions among regulators.