The bipartisan proposal, Marsy’s Law for Maine, will help make sure they have guaranteed, enforceable protections.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
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Funding tax cuts with fossil fuel exploration is a deadly formula
Our representatives must align their voting with their stated concerns over the dangers of climate change.
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It might sound crazy, but here’s how Maine can transform its economy
Focus policies on attracting companies and thousands of workers to a ‘Silicon Valley of the East’ hub of three emerging technologies.
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Maine Voices: Democrats won’t go wrong by stressing need for personal responsibility
The party isn’t good at telling people they need to shoulder some of the burden if they want help.
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Maine Voices: If President Trump will not, our other leaders must take action on climate change
The “We Are Still In” coalition of governmental and business leaders has vowed to grab the ball.
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Maine Voices: Greater Portland Council of Government doesn’t dictate decision-making, it facilitates it
By collaborating with partner communities through civil public dialogue on regional issues, we help lead the way as a neutral party that hears all sides.
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Maine Voices: Partisan divide may benefit Moore, as it did Trump
Elections seem decided less by policy than by hatred of what once was called the loyal opposition.
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Maine Voices: It takes big and small gifts to bring change
A mega-donation could resolve homelessness in Portland and also inspire many others to give whatever they can to help.
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Maine Voices: First Mainer lost in WWI a painful memory of a century ago
How ironic that many issues from 1917 continue to resonate long after the ‘war to end all wars.’
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