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Columns

Published
July 14, 2016

Commentary: Not enough houses, too few construction workers: What will ignite market?

How much acceleration of wages and home values is enough to stimulate the building we badly need?
Published
July 14, 2016

Commentary: Black progress surrounds us, even as we struggle with the racial divide

What the civil rights movement fought for is now taken for granted, yet much remains to be done.
Published
July 13, 2016

Leonard Pitts: America’s racial inequality more pervasive than even recent events show

In virtually every field of endeavor and in the justice system, African-Americans remain at a disadvantage.
Published
July 13, 2016

Maine Voices: Study of ancient language sheds light on Second Amendment

The amendment’s first 13 words include a Latin rhetorical device that points to the need for a militia as the reason for the right to bear arms.
Published
July 13, 2016

Greg Kesich: Many voters who say they value honesty are lying to themselves

The truth is, when politicians lie it doesn't seem to bother their supporters. And to be honest, that's just puzzling.

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Published
July 12, 2016

Maine Voices: For quality health care, seek out hospitals with a health science librarian

Though they face job cuts, the researchers know how to find information that is critical to your well-being.
Published
July 12, 2016

Commentary: LePage attacks the hungry instead of the hunger problem, legislator says

The state should work to make healthy foods affordable instead of ending SNAP benefits.
Published
July 12, 2016

Charles Lawton: Now more than ever, makers of public policy need humility

If there is a theme to 2016, it's that the last thing we need today is yet another loud voice giving us answers.
Published
July 11, 2016

Maine Voices: Casco Bay High shines as joyful example of learning’s expedition

Our proficiency-based education lets students develop their passion and skills at the same time.
Published
July 10, 2016

Maine Observer: Much more than berries preserved in the jam

Memories of a day in the sunshine, a child's pride and a sticky kitchen promise to be as sweet as the strawberries.