Looking back, I feel Sen. Collins weaponized my abuse to win in 2020. Simply having a woman in the U.S. Senate will not deliver better conditions for Maine women.
Op-eds
Maine needs growth strategies, not short-term fixes | Opinion
If we want people to thrive here, we need to focus on helping them earn more.
Investing in college food programs should be a simple decision | Opinion
Dining halls offer a starting point for students to develop good eating habits in an environment that makes healthy choices feel normal rather than effortful.
Mainers should care about Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day | Opinion
A culture of connectedness endures in the aftermath of one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies.
Americans concerned about chemical risks now depend on state action | Opinion
The federal government is coming up woefully short in addressing unsafe chemicals in food, drinking water and consumer products.
Ranked-choice voting has three of Maine’s gubernatorial hopefuls in cahoots | Steve Collins
Civility encouraged by the system offers candidates a chance to speak well of each other and avoid negative campaigning. What a relief.
For Maine women, this election is personal. So is my vote for Dr. Shah. | Opinion
We need a governor committed to protecting reproductive care.
How I miss ‘No Drama Obama’ and ‘Sleepy Joe’ | Opinion
We deserve to go about our daily lives without the mayhem of the Trump administration.
Legislature wraps session with some hits — and plenty of misses | Douglas Rooks
With a new governor and several first-time legislators, at least voters have some hope for change in 2027.
Susan Collins is voting to undermine secure elections | Opinion
The senator seems willing to risk Maine voting rights in exchange for the support of conservative PACs in an election year.