We need to challenge the assumptions of our current hypodermic needle exchange policy.
Op-eds
Opinion: Portland moves to the rhythm of justice
The City Council’s vote to divest from Israel sends a strong message of support for the sanctity of life.
Opinion: Portland City Council vote ran roughshod over Jewish community
A process that heard all voices and reached the same result on divestment from Israel would have been upsetting, but not so gutting.
Opinion: Mainers are being punished for making smarter health decisions
A state law that changes the legal definition of tobacco to any product that contains nicotine – including Zyn pouches, which I use – is woefully misguided.
Opinion: How far American Christianity has fallen
Scandals and an erosion of character have caused the churches to lose what moral authority they had.
Sen. Angus King: Bipartisan solutions key to tackling affordable housing shortfall
We’re not going to resolve the housing crisis in one large move; it’ll take a wide range of creative and proactive steps to get us where we need to be.
Opinion: If America’s educators went on strike, would we take action on guns?
While sorely undervalued, the nations’ teachers, united, are in a position of power. A nationwide strike could be the last line of defense for civility and safety.
Opinion: Statewide family planning needs greater support
Public investments in services like those provided by Planned Parenthood are proven to save taxpayer money.
The Maine Millennial: JD Vance has women all wrong
A woman does not need to be a mother to be a good educator. Does this really need saying?
Opinion: Incensed by dishonor of the Medal of Honor
Donald Trump equating the significance of the country’s highest award for valor with the civilian Presidential Medal of Freedom is nothing short of a travesty.