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Published
December 1, 2023

Commentary: Here and elsewhere, mental illness is a dangerous public health crisis

There is no 'quick fix.' Which means we really have to get to work.
Published
November 30, 2023

Sen. Angus King: New legislation can protect communities while protecting gun rights

This law wouldn’t change Maine’s proud history of responsible gun ownership.
Published
November 30, 2023

Commentary: While patients wait in ‘psych hallways,’ Maine limits bed supply

Onerous regulatory requirements have a chilling effect on investment. Let's change that.
Published
November 30, 2023

Commentary: Trump just gave Democrats a health care gift

The former president's lies about health care, in particular, combined with the cruelty of his efforts to take health insurance from millions, have never carried the day.
Published
November 29, 2023

Clarence Page: Elon Musk not so ‘absolutist’ about free speech when it comes from his critics

I still believe most Americans know better than to believe the 'great replacement' theory, but too many subscribe to the baloney.

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Published
November 29, 2023

Commentary: Swipe fees not a villain to small business

The cost of handling cash surpasses the cost of credit card transactions. Both keep payment systems safe.
Published
November 29, 2023

Commentary: Too many young Mainers are getting addicted to tobacco

What we’re battling now is kids who are fully addicted. This is not social smoking.
Published
November 29, 2023

Commentary: Don’t cancel U.S. college students with strong views on Israel and Gaza

Educators have to help young people understand complexities as campuses see a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Published
November 28, 2023

Commentary: White Portlanders must address racist perceptions of schools

School-choice lotteries can prevent patterns of segregation. In order to get to the root of our prejudice, however, we need to go deeper.
Published
November 28, 2023

Commentary: Human brains aren’t wired to fight climate change

The problems we face aren't scientific, any longer. They're political.